Sample, KY

Unincorporated community in Breckinridge County, Kentucky

Sample is a small unincorporated community in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It is 9.3 miles S of Hardinsburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40170.

Sample at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Breckinridge County
ZIP code
40170
Nearest town
Hardinsburg (9.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
37.9044, -86.4811

Weather in Sample now

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Sample weather by the hour

Sample weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Sample

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sample

What is the weather usually like in Sample?

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°Feb55°37°Mar68°46°Apr76°57°May83°65°Jun87°69°Jul86°68°Aug80°62°Sep70°50°Oct57°38°Nov46°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan3.5"Feb4.8"Mar5.0"Apr5.5"May4.9"Jun4.1"Jul2.8"Aug3.2"Sep3.7"Oct3.7"Nov4.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CANNELTON, IN US (USC00121256), adjusted for the elevation of Sample.

Sample weather month by month

January
42° 26°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow
February
47° 29°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow
March
55° 37°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
April
68° 46°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
76° 57°F
5.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
83° 65°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 69°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 68°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
80° 62°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
70° 50°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
57° 38°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
46° 31°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 3.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sample through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:58 AM4:52 PM9 h 53 min
February6:33 AM5:26 PM10 h 52 min
March6:55 AM6:54 PM11 h 59 min
April6:08 AM7:23 PM13 h 14 min
May5:33 AM7:50 PM14 h 16 min
June5:21 AM8:11 PM14 h 49 min
July5:34 AM8:09 PM14 h 34 min
August6:00 AM7:40 PM13 h 40 min
September6:26 AM6:55 PM12 h 28 min
October6:53 AM6:09 PM11 h 16 min
November6:25 AM4:35 PM10 h 10 min
December6:53 AM4:29 PM9 h 36 min

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

What is the weather like in Sample?

Sample 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 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 49.0 inches (1,245 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sample 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 Sample

The closest live webcam is Kitterman Corners: I-64: 1-064-072-0-1-rwis BIRDSEYE, 25.2 miles NW of Sample.

Kitterman Corners: I-64: 1-064-072-0-1-rwis BIRDSEYEKitterman Corners · 25.2 mi NWOn Windy
Corydon: I-64: 1-064-105-5-1-rwisCorydon · 30.1 mi NEOn Windy
Owensboro › East: Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/WaterfrontOwensboro · 35.7 mi WOn Windy
Huntingburg: US 231: 01-019-002-_-_-cam-1 US 231 & SR 64Huntingburg · 37.5 mi NWOn Windy
Edwardsville: I-64: 1-064-118-9-1 W OF US 150Edwardsville · 41.6 mi NEOn Windy
Edwardsville: I-64: 1-064-119-6-_-_-cam-1 I-64/119.6 AT US 150Edwardsville · 42.3 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Sample

Where is Sample, KY?

Sample is an unincorporated community in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, 9.3 miles S of Hardinsburg.

What county is Sample in?

Sample is in Breckinridge County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Sample, KY?

The ZIP code for Sample is 40170.

What is the nearest town to Sample?

Hardinsburg, 9.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sample?

Yes. The closest is Kitterman Corners: I-64: 1-064-072-0-1-rwis BIRDSEYE, 25.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sample?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Sample?

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

How much does it rain in Sample?

About 49.0 inches (1,245 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Sample?

Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sample?

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

What climate does Sample have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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