Short Mountain, KY
Unincorporated community in Wayne County, Kentucky
Short Mountain is a small unincorporated community in Wayne County, Kentucky. It is 2.5 miles E of Monticello, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42633.
Short Mountain at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Wayne County
- ZIP code
- 42633
- Nearest town
- Monticello (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Kentucky/Monticello
- Coordinates
- 36.8417, -84.8956
Weather in Short Mountain now
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Short Mountain weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Short Mountain.
This week in Short Mountain
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Short Mountain
What is the weather usually like in Short Mountain?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 52.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,332 mm
- 14.2 insnowfall per year · 36 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Short Mountain: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONTICELLO 3 NE, KY US (USC00155524), adjusted for the elevation of Short Mountain.
Short Mountain weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Short Mountain through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:48 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:48 AM | 7:48 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:03 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:30 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:18 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:31 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:20 AM | 7:48 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:46 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:16 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:43 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Kentucky/Monticello).
What is the weather like in Short Mountain?
Short Mountain has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 52.5 inches (1,332 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Short Mountain 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 Short Mountain
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 59.3 miles SW of Short Mountain.
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Questions about Short Mountain
Where is Short Mountain, KY?
Short Mountain is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, Kentucky, 2.5 miles E of Monticello.
What county is Short Mountain in?
Short Mountain is in Wayne County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Short Mountain, KY?
The ZIP code for Short Mountain is 42633.
What is the nearest town to Short Mountain?
Monticello, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Short Mountain?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 59.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Short Mountain?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Short Mountain?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Short Mountain?
About 52.5 inches (1,332 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Short Mountain?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Short Mountain?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Short Mountain have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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