Roanoke, KY
Unincorporated community in Nelson County, Kentucky
Roanoke is a small unincorporated community in Nelson County, Kentucky. It is 6.5 miles E of New Haven, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40107.
Roanoke at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Nelson County
- ZIP code
- 40107
- Nearest town
- New Haven (6.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.6769, -85.7058
Weather in Roanoke now
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Roanoke weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Roanoke.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Roanoke
What is the weather usually like in Roanoke?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 54.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,381 mm
- 4.5 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Roanoke: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELIZABETHTOWN WP CS, KY US (USC00152512), adjusted for the elevation of Roanoke.
Roanoke weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Roanoke through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:55 AM | 5:49 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:30 AM | 6:23 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:52 AM | 7:51 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:05 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:31 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 6:19 AM | 9:07 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 6:32 AM | 9:05 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:57 AM | 8:37 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:23 AM | 7:52 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:50 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:21 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:49 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Roanoke?
Roanoke has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 54.4 inches (1,381 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Roanoke 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 Roanoke
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 40.2 miles SW of Roanoke.
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Questions about Roanoke
Where is Roanoke, KY?
Roanoke is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Kentucky, 6.5 miles E of New Haven.
What county is Roanoke in?
Roanoke is in Nelson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Roanoke, KY?
The ZIP code for Roanoke is 40107.
What is the nearest town to Roanoke?
New Haven, 6.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Roanoke?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 40.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Roanoke?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Roanoke?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Roanoke?
About 54.4 inches (1,381 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Roanoke?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Roanoke?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Roanoke have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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