South Hill, KY
Unincorporated community in Butler County, Kentucky
South Hill is a small unincorporated community in Butler County, Kentucky. It is 5.3 miles NW of Rochester, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42273.
South Hill at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Butler County
- ZIP code
- 42273
- Nearest town
- Rochester (5.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.1758, -86.8047
Weather in South Hill now
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South Hill weather by the hour
South Hill weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Hill.
This week in South Hill
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Hill
What is the weather usually like in South Hill?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 50.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,291 mm
- 4.4 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Hill: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCHESTER FERRY, KY US (USC00156882), adjusted for the elevation of South Hill.
South Hill weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Hill through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 7:50 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:38 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 6:52 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in South Hill?
South Hill has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 50.8 inches (1,291 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit South Hill 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 Hill
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 38.8 miles E of South Hill.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Hill.
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Questions about South Hill
Where is South Hill, KY?
South Hill is an unincorporated community in Butler County, Kentucky, 5.3 miles NW of Rochester.
What county is South Hill in?
South Hill is in Butler County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of South Hill, KY?
The ZIP code for South Hill is 42273.
What is the nearest town to South Hill?
Rochester, 5.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Hill?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 38.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Hill?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in South Hill?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in South Hill?
About 50.8 inches (1,291 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in South Hill?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South Hill?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Hill have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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