South Fork, KY
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Kentucky
South Fork is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It is 3.3 miles N of McKinney, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40448.
South Fork at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 40448
- Nearest town
- McKinney (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4094, -84.7381
Weather in South Fork now
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South Fork weather by the hour
South Fork weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Fork.
This week in South Fork
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Fork
What is the weather usually like in South Fork?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 47.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,216 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Fork: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DANVILLE, KY US (USC00152040), adjusted for the elevation of South Fork.
South Fork weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Fork through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 5:46 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:26 AM | 6:19 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:48 AM | 7:47 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:02 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 9:02 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:19 AM | 7:48 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:45 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:17 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:44 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in South Fork?
South Fork has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November.
The best time to visit South 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 South Fork
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 61.5 miles N of South Fork.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Fork.
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Questions about South Fork
Where is South Fork, KY?
South Fork is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Kentucky, 3.3 miles N of McKinney.
What county is South Fork in?
South Fork is in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of South Fork, KY?
The ZIP code for South Fork is 40448.
What is the nearest town to South Fork?
McKinney, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Fork?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 61.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Fork?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in South Fork?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in South Fork?
About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in South Fork?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit South Fork?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Fork have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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