South, KY
Unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky
South is a small unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky. It is 9.8 miles NW of Caneyville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42285.
South at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Grayson County
- ZIP code
- 42285
- Nearest town
- Caneyville (9.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.3292, -86.3647
Weather in South now
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South weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South.
This week in South
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South
What is the weather usually like in South?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 53.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,368 mm
- 4.7 insnowfall per year · 12 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NOLIN RVR LAKE, KY US (USC00155834), adjusted for the elevation of South.
South weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:32 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 7:48 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:36 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in South?
South has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 53.9 inches (1,368 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit South 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 South
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 17.6 miles SE of South.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South.
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Questions about South
Where is South, KY?
South is an unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky, 9.8 miles NW of Caneyville.
What county is South in?
South is in Grayson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of South, KY?
The ZIP code for South is 42285.
What is the nearest town to South?
Caneyville, 9.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near South?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 17.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in South?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in South?
About 53.9 inches (1,368 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in South?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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