South Elkhorn, KY
Unincorporated community in Jessamine County, Kentucky
South Elkhorn is a small unincorporated community in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It is 5.0 miles SW of Keene, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40514.
South Elkhorn at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Jessamine County
- ZIP code
- 40514
- Nearest town
- Keene (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.9964, -84.5822
Weather in South Elkhorn now
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South Elkhorn weather by the hour
South Elkhorn weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Elkhorn.
This week in South Elkhorn
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Elkhorn
What is the weather usually like in South Elkhorn?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 49.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,266 mm
- 14.5 insnowfall per year · 37 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Elkhorn: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEXINGTON BLUEGRASS AP, KY US (USW00093820), adjusted for the elevation of South Elkhorn.
South Elkhorn weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Elkhorn through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 5:44 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:26 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:47 AM | 7:46 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 6:13 AM | 9:04 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:26 AM | 9:02 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:33 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:19 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:45 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:17 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:45 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in South Elkhorn?
South Elkhorn has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.8 inches (1,266 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit South Elkhorn is May–June 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 South Elkhorn
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 24.3 miles NW of South Elkhorn.
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Questions about South Elkhorn
Where is South Elkhorn, KY?
South Elkhorn is an unincorporated community in Jessamine County, Kentucky, 5.0 miles SW of Keene.
What county is South Elkhorn in?
South Elkhorn is in Jessamine County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of South Elkhorn, KY?
The ZIP code for South Elkhorn is 40514.
What is the nearest town to South Elkhorn?
Keene, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Elkhorn?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 24.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Elkhorn?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in South Elkhorn?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in South Elkhorn?
About 49.8 inches (1,266 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in South Elkhorn?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South Elkhorn?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Elkhorn have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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