Shafter, KY
Unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky
Shafter is a small unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It is 2.8 miles E of Burnside, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42533.
Shafter at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Pulaski County
- ZIP code
- 42533
- Nearest town
- Burnside (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.0139, -84.6917
Weather in Shafter now
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Shafter weather by the hour
Shafter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shafter.
This week in Shafter
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shafter
What is the weather usually like in Shafter?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 53.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,353 mm
- 5.4 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shafter: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOMERSET 2 N, KY US (USC00157510), adjusted for the elevation of Shafter.
Shafter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shafter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:47 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:20 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:47 AM | 7:47 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:02 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:17 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:31 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:19 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:45 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:16 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:43 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shafter?
Shafter 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 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 53.3 inches (1,353 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shafter 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 Shafter
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 75.5 miles SW of Shafter.
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Questions about Shafter
Where is Shafter, KY?
Shafter is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky, 2.8 miles E of Burnside.
What county is Shafter in?
Shafter is in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Shafter, KY?
The ZIP code for Shafter is 42533.
What is the nearest town to Shafter?
Burnside, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shafter?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 75.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shafter?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Shafter?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Shafter?
About 53.3 inches (1,353 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Shafter?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shafter?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shafter have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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