Slater, KY
Unincorporated community in Ballard County, Kentucky
Slater is a small unincorporated community in Ballard County, Kentucky. It is 3.9 miles NW of Barlow, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42087.
Slater at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Ballard County
- ZIP code
- 42087
- Nearest town
- Barlow (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.0164, -88.9892
Weather in Slater now
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Slater weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Slater.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Slater
What is the weather usually like in Slater?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 51.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,307 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Slater: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BARDWELL 2 E, KY US (USC00150402), adjusted for the elevation of Slater.
Slater weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Slater through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Slater?
Slater has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 51.5 inches (1,307 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Slater 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 Slater
The closest live webcam is Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist Church, 22.1 miles E of Slater.
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Questions about Slater
Where is Slater, KY?
Slater is an unincorporated community in Ballard County, Kentucky, 3.9 miles NW of Barlow.
What county is Slater in?
Slater is in Ballard County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Slater, KY?
The ZIP code for Slater is 42087.
What is the nearest town to Slater?
Barlow, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Slater?
Yes. The closest is Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist Church, 22.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Slater?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Slater?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Slater?
About 51.5 inches (1,307 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Slater?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Slater?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Slater have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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