Roper, KY
Unincorporated community in Graves County, Kentucky
Roper is a small unincorporated community in Graves County, Kentucky. It is 3.2 miles S of Water Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42088.
Roper at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Graves County
- ZIP code
- 42088
- Nearest town
- Water Valley (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.6147, -88.8061
Weather in Roper now
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Roper weather by the hour
Roper weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Roper.
This week in Roper
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Roper
What is the weather usually like in Roper?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 54.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,390 mm
- 3.1 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Roper: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARTIN U OF T BRANCH E, TN US (USC00405681), adjusted for the elevation of Roper.
Roper weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Roper through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Roper?
Roper has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 54.7 inches (1,390 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Roper is April–May and September–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 Roper
The closest live webcam is Martin, 18.9 miles S of Roper.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Roper.
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Questions about Roper
Where is Roper, KY?
Roper is an unincorporated community in Graves County, Kentucky, 3.2 miles S of Water Valley.
What county is Roper in?
Roper is in Graves County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Roper, KY?
The ZIP code for Roper is 42088.
What is the nearest town to Roper?
Water Valley, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Roper?
Yes. The closest is Martin, 18.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Roper?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Roper?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Roper?
About 54.7 inches (1,390 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Roper?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Roper?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Roper have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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