Royal, KY
Unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky
Royal is a small unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky. It is 7.8 miles NW of Big Clifty, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42726.
Royal at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Grayson County
- ZIP code
- 42726
- Nearest town
- Big Clifty (7.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.4408, -86.0953
Weather in Royal now
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Royal weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Royal.
This week in Royal
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Royal
What is the weather usually like in Royal?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 52.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,338 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Royal: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MILLERSTOWN 4E, KY US (USC00155444), adjusted for the elevation of Royal.
Royal weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Royal through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:35 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Royal?
Royal has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 52.7 inches (1,338 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Royal is May–June and August–September. 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 Royal
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 17.6 miles S of Royal.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Royal.
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Questions about Royal
Where is Royal, KY?
Royal is an unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky, 7.8 miles NW of Big Clifty.
What county is Royal in?
Royal is in Grayson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Royal, KY?
The ZIP code for Royal is 42726.
What is the nearest town to Royal?
Big Clifty, 7.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Royal?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 17.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Royal?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Royal?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Royal?
About 52.7 inches (1,338 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Royal?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Royal?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Royal have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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