Red Cross, KY
Unincorporated community in Barren County, Kentucky
Red Cross is a small unincorporated community in Barren County, Kentucky. It is 8.2 miles N of Park City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42171.
Red Cross at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Barren County
- ZIP code
- 42171
- Nearest town
- Park City (8.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.9786, -86.0858
Weather in Red Cross now
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Red Cross weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Red Cross.
This week in Red Cross
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Red Cross
What is the weather usually like in Red Cross?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 52.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,339 mm
- 5.6 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Red Cross: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BARREN RVR LAKE, KY US (USC00150422), adjusted for the elevation of Red Cross.
Red Cross weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Red Cross through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 7:46 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:21 AM | 4:36 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 6:48 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Red Cross?
Red Cross has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 52.7 inches (1,339 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Red Cross is May and August to October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Red Cross
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 14.4 miles N of Red Cross.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Red Cross.
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Questions about Red Cross
Where is Red Cross, KY?
Red Cross is an unincorporated community in Barren County, Kentucky, 8.2 miles N of Park City.
What county is Red Cross in?
Red Cross is in Barren County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Red Cross, KY?
The ZIP code for Red Cross is 42171.
What is the nearest town to Red Cross?
Park City, 8.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Red Cross?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 14.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Red Cross?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Red Cross?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Red Cross?
About 52.7 inches (1,339 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Red Cross?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Red Cross?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Red Cross have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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