Sinking Fork, KY
Unincorporated community in Christian County, Kentucky
Sinking Fork is a small unincorporated community in Christian County, Kentucky. It is 5.2 miles SW of Gracey, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42215.
Sinking Fork at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Christian County
- ZIP code
- 42215
- Nearest town
- Gracey (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.9336, -87.5992
Weather in Sinking Fork now
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Sinking Fork weather by the hour
Sinking Fork weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sinking Fork.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sinking Fork
What is the weather usually like in Sinking Fork?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 51.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,315 mm
- 5.2 insnowfall per year · 13 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sinking Fork: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOPKINSVILLE, KY US (USC00153994), adjusted for the elevation of Sinking Fork.
Sinking Fork weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sinking Fork through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:52 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 6:54 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sinking Fork?
Sinking Fork has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 51.8 inches (1,315 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sinking Fork 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 Sinking Fork
The closest live webcam is Hopkinsville, 9.0 miles SE of Sinking Fork.
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Questions about Sinking Fork
Where is Sinking Fork, KY?
Sinking Fork is an unincorporated community in Christian County, Kentucky, 5.2 miles SW of Gracey.
What county is Sinking Fork in?
Sinking Fork is in Christian County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Sinking Fork, KY?
The ZIP code for Sinking Fork is 42215.
What is the nearest town to Sinking Fork?
Gracey, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sinking Fork?
Yes. The closest is Hopkinsville, 9.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sinking Fork?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sinking Fork?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Sinking Fork?
About 51.8 inches (1,315 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sinking Fork?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sinking Fork?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sinking Fork have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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