Shipley, KY

Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Kentucky

Shipley is a small unincorporated community in Clinton County, Kentucky. It is 4.8 miles E of Albany, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42602.

Shipley at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Clinton County
ZIP code
42602
Nearest town
Albany (4.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
36.6672, -85.2178

Weather in Shipley now

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Shipley weather by the hour

Shipley weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Shipley

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shipley

What is the weather usually like in Shipley?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°39°56°73°90°46°27°Jan50°29°Feb59°36°Mar70°44°Apr76°54°May82°63°Jun85°67°Jul84°64°Aug80°57°Sep70°45°Oct59°35°Nov49°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.5"Jan5.0"Feb5.0"Mar5.2"Apr4.9"May4.7"Jun5.3"Jul4.1"Aug3.6"Sep3.3"Oct3.7"Nov5.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BYRDSTOWN, TN US (USC00401310), adjusted for the elevation of Shipley.

Shipley weather month by month

January
46° 27°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
50° 29°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
March
59° 36°F
5.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
April
70° 44°F
5.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
76° 54°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
82° 63°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 67°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
84° 64°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 57°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
70° 45°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
59° 35°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
49° 30°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Shipley through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:50 AM4:49 PM9 h 59 min
February6:27 AM5:22 PM10 h 55 min
March6:49 AM6:49 PM11 h 59 min
April6:05 AM7:16 PM13 h 11 min
May5:31 AM7:42 PM14 h 10 min
June5:20 AM8:02 PM14 h 42 min
July5:32 AM8:01 PM14 h 28 min
August5:57 AM7:33 PM13 h 36 min
September6:22 AM6:49 PM12 h 27 min
October6:47 AM6:05 PM11 h 18 min
November6:17 AM4:33 PM10 h 15 min
December6:44 AM4:27 PM9 h 43 min

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

What is the weather like in Shipley?

Shipley has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).

It gets about 54.6 inches (1,386 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Shipley 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 Shipley

The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 39.7 miles SW of Shipley.

Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency ServicesCookeville · 39.7 mi SWOn Windy
Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United StatesBrownsville · 60.5 mi NWOn Windy
Nashville › EastNashville · 86.3 mi SWOn Windy
Nashville › South-eastNashville · 88.0 mi WOn Windy
Nashville: BroadwayNashville · 93.5 mi WOn Windy
Maryville › NorthMaryville · 95.6 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Shipley

Where is Shipley, KY?

Shipley is an unincorporated community in Clinton County, Kentucky, 4.8 miles E of Albany.

What county is Shipley in?

Shipley is in Clinton County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Shipley, KY?

The ZIP code for Shipley is 42602.

What is the nearest town to Shipley?

Albany, 4.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shipley?

Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 39.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shipley?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Shipley?

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

How much does it rain in Shipley?

About 54.6 inches (1,386 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Shipley?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Shipley?

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

What climate does Shipley have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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