Scottsburg, KY

Unincorporated community in Caldwell County, Kentucky

Scottsburg is a small unincorporated community in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It is 4.0 miles NW of Princeton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42445.

Scottsburg at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Caldwell County
ZIP code
42445
Nearest town
Princeton (4.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
37.0786, -87.8214

Weather in Scottsburg now

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Scottsburg weather by the hour

Scottsburg weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Scottsburg

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Scottsburg

What is the weather usually like in Scottsburg?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°40°58°76°94°46°27°Jan51°30°Feb61°38°Mar71°47°Apr79°56°May86°64°Jun89°68°Jul89°66°Aug83°59°Sep73°47°Oct60°37°Nov49°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan4.1"Feb4.8"Mar5.1"Apr4.8"May4.5"Jun4.5"Jul3.5"Aug3.3"Sep4.1"Oct4.1"Nov4.6"Dec

Best time to visit Scottsburg: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PRINCETON 1 SE, KY US (USC00156580), adjusted for the elevation of Scottsburg.

Scottsburg weather month by month

January
46° 27°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
February
51° 30°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
March
61° 38°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
April
71° 47°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
79° 56°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
86° 64°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 68°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
89° 66°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
83° 59°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
73° 47°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
60° 37°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
49° 30°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Scottsburg through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:02 AM4:59 PM9 h 57 min
February6:38 AM5:32 PM10 h 54 min
March7:00 AM6:59 PM11 h 59 min
April6:15 AM7:27 PM13 h 12 min
May5:41 AM7:54 PM14 h 12 min
June5:29 AM8:14 PM14 h 44 min
July5:42 AM8:12 PM14 h 30 min
August6:06 AM7:44 PM13 h 37 min
September6:32 AM7:00 PM12 h 28 min
October6:57 AM6:16 PM11 h 18 min
November6:28 AM4:42 PM10 h 14 min
December6:56 AM4:36 PM9 h 40 min

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

What is the weather like in Scottsburg?

Scottsburg has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).

It gets about 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Scottsburg 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 Scottsburg

The closest live webcam is Grand Rivers › South-east, 22.8 miles W of Scottsburg.

Grand Rivers › South-eastGrand Rivers · 22.8 mi WOn Windy
HopkinsvilleHopkinsville · 24.8 mi SEOn Windy
HardinHardin · 27.9 mi SWOn Windy
Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist ChurchPaducah · 42.8 mi WOn Windy
Evansville: Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW-TV)Evansville · 56.1 mi NOn Windy
Evansville: Unknown: ky2-041-018-5-2 KENTUCKY STATE LINEEvansville · 57.9 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about Scottsburg

Where is Scottsburg, KY?

Scottsburg is an unincorporated community in Caldwell County, Kentucky, 4.0 miles NW of Princeton.

What county is Scottsburg in?

Scottsburg is in Caldwell County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Scottsburg, KY?

The ZIP code for Scottsburg is 42445.

What is the nearest town to Scottsburg?

Princeton, 4.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Scottsburg?

Yes. The closest is Grand Rivers › South-east, 22.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Scottsburg?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Scottsburg?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Scottsburg?

About 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Scottsburg?

Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Scottsburg?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Scottsburg have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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