Routt, KY

Unincorporated community in Spencer County, Kentucky

Routt is a small unincorporated community in Spencer County, Kentucky. It is 5.3 miles E of Elk Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40299.

Routt at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Spencer County
ZIP code
40299
Nearest town
Elk Creek (5.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.1342, -85.4667

Weather in Routt now

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Routt weather by the hour

Routt weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Routt.

This week in Routt

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Routt

What is the weather usually like in Routt?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°57°74°92°42°26°Jan47°29°Feb57°37°Mar68°46°Apr77°56°May84°64°Jun87°68°Jul87°67°Aug81°59°Sep69°48°Oct56°38°Nov46°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.7"Feb5.1"Mar5.3"Apr5.8"May4.9"Jun4.7"Jul3.3"Aug3.8"Sep4.2"Oct3.9"Nov4.6"Dec

Best time to visit Routt: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LOUISVILLE WFO, KY US (USC00154958), adjusted for the elevation of Routt.

Routt weather month by month

January
42° 26°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow
February
47° 29°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.7 in of snow
March
57° 37°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
April
68° 46°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
77° 56°F
5.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
84° 64°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
87° 68°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
87° 67°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
81° 59°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
69° 48°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 38°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
December
46° 30°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Routt through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:55 AM5:47 PM9 h 52 min
February7:30 AM6:21 PM10 h 51 min
March7:51 AM7:50 PM11 h 59 min
April7:04 AM8:19 PM13 h 14 min
May6:29 AM8:47 PM14 h 17 min
June6:16 AM9:08 PM14 h 51 min
July6:29 AM9:06 PM14 h 36 min
August6:55 AM8:36 PM13 h 41 min
September7:22 AM7:51 PM12 h 28 min
October7:49 AM7:05 PM11 h 16 min
November7:21 AM5:31 PM10 h 9 min
December7:49 AM5:24 PM9 h 34 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Routt?

Routt has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 53.1 inches (1,349 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Routt 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 Routt

The closest live webcam is Louisville: I-265: ky1-265-028-5-_-_-cam-1 I-265/28.5 OHIO RIVER (KY), 17.5 miles NW of Routt.

Louisville: I-265: ky1-265-028-5-_-_-cam-1 I-265/28.5 OHIO RIVER (KY)Louisville · 17.5 mi NWOn Windy
Transylvania Beach: I-265: 1-265-028-7-_-_-cam-1 I-265/28.7 LEWIS AND CLARK BRIDGETransylvania Beach · 17.5 mi NWOn Windy
Transylvania Beach: I-265: 1-265-028-7-_-_-cam-2 I-265/28.7 LEWIS AND CLARK BRIDGETransylvania Beach · 17.5 mi NWOn Windy
Jeffersonville: I-65: 1-065-000-1-1 LINCOLN & KENNEDY BRIDGESJeffersonville · 17.8 mi NWOn Windy
Utica: I-265: 1-265-029-4-_-_-cam-1 I-265/29.4 E OF OLD SALEM/RIVER RIDGEUtica · 18.2 mi NWOn Windy
Jeffersonville: I-65: 1-065-000-9-2 10TH STJeffersonville · 18.3 mi NWOn Windy
Jeffersonville: I-65: 1-065-000-9-1 10TH STJeffersonville · 18.3 mi NWOn Windy
Utica: I-265: 1-265-030-2-_-_-cam-1 I-265/30.2 W OF OLD SALEM/RIVER RIDGEUtica · 18.5 mi NWOn Windy
Watson: I-265: 1-265-031-2-_-_-cam-1 I-265/31.2 UTICA-SELLERSBURGWatson · 18.9 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Routt.

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Questions about Routt

Where is Routt, KY?

Routt is an unincorporated community in Spencer County, Kentucky, 5.3 miles E of Elk Creek.

What county is Routt in?

Routt is in Spencer County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Routt, KY?

The ZIP code for Routt is 40299.

What is the nearest town to Routt?

Elk Creek, 5.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Routt?

Yes. The closest is Louisville: I-265: ky1-265-028-5-_-_-cam-1 I-265/28.5 OHIO RIVER (KY), 17.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Routt?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Routt?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Routt?

About 53.1 inches (1,349 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Routt?

Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Routt?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Routt have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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