Southern Heights, KY

Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Kentucky

Southern Heights is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It is 2.4 miles NW of Shively, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40215.

Southern Heights at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Jefferson County
ZIP code
40215, 40221
Nearest town
Shively (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.1831, -85.7739

Weather in Southern Heights now

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Southern Heights weather by the hour

Southern Heights weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Southern Heights.

This week in Southern Heights

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Southern Heights

What is the weather usually like in Southern Heights?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°41°59°76°94°44°28°Jan48°31°Feb58°39°Mar70°49°Apr78°59°May86°67°Jun89°71°Jul88°69°Aug82°62°Sep71°50°Oct58°39°Nov47°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.4"Feb4.6"Mar4.8"Apr5.2"May4.3"Jun4.1"Jul3.7"Aug3.7"Sep3.7"Oct3.4"Nov4.1"Dec

Best time to visit Southern Heights: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LOUISVILLE INTL AP, KY US (USW00093821), adjusted for the elevation of Southern Heights.

Southern Heights weather month by month

January
44° 28°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow
February
48° 31°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
March
58° 39°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
April
70° 49°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
78° 59°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
86° 67°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
89° 71°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
88° 69°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
82° 62°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
71° 50°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
58° 39°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
December
47° 32°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Southern Heights through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:56 AM5:48 PM9 h 51 min
February7:31 AM6:22 PM10 h 51 min
March7:52 AM7:51 PM11 h 59 min
April7:05 AM8:20 PM13 h 15 min
May6:30 AM8:48 PM14 h 17 min
June6:17 AM9:09 PM14 h 51 min
July6:30 AM9:07 PM14 h 36 min
August6:56 AM8:38 PM13 h 41 min
September7:23 AM7:52 PM12 h 28 min
October7:50 AM7:06 PM11 h 16 min
November7:23 AM5:32 PM10 h 9 min
December7:51 AM5:25 PM9 h 34 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Southern Heights?

Southern Heights 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 28°F (-2°C).

It gets about 48.3 inches (1,228 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Southern Heights 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 Southern Heights

The closest live webcam is Jeffersonville: I-65: 1-065-000-1-1 LINCOLN & KENNEDY BRIDGES, 6.2 miles N of Southern Heights.

Jeffersonville: I-65: 1-065-000-1-1 LINCOLN & KENNEDY BRIDGESJeffersonville · 6.2 mi NOn Windy
Jeffersonville: I-65: 1-065-000-9-2 10TH STJeffersonville · 6.8 mi NOn Windy
Jeffersonville: I-65: 1-065-000-9-1 10TH STJeffersonville · 6.8 mi NOn Windy
Louisville: I-64: ky1-064-000-3-eb-_-cam-2 KY I-64 EB - 0.3 @ SHERMAN MINTON BR KY LOWER DECKLouisville · 7.2 mi NOn Windy
Louisville: I-64: ky1-064-000-1-eb-_-cam-2 KY I-64 EB - 0.1 @ SHERMAN MINTON BR CENTER LOWER DECKLouisville · 7.2 mi NOn Windy
Louisville: I-64: ky1-064-000-3-wb-_-cam-1 KY I-64 WB - 0.3 @ SHERMAN MINTON BR KY UPPER DECKLouisville · 7.2 mi NOn Windy
Louisville: I-64: ky1-064-000-1-wb-_-cam-1 KY I-64 WB - 0.1 @ SHERMAN MINTON BY CENTER UPPER DECKLouisville · 7.2 mi NOn Windy
New Albany: I-64: ky1-064-000-0-eb-_-cam-2 KY I-64 EB/ 0.0 @ SHERMAN MINTON BR IN SIDE LOWER DECKNew Albany · 7.2 mi NOn Windy
New Albany: I-64: ky1-064-000-0-wb-_-cam-1 KY I-64 WB - 0.0 @ SHERMAN MINTON BR IN SIDE UPPER DECKNew Albany · 7.2 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Southern Heights.

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Questions about Southern Heights

Where is Southern Heights, KY?

Southern Heights is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Kentucky, 2.4 miles NW of Shively.

What county is Southern Heights in?

Southern Heights is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Southern Heights, KY?

The ZIP code for Southern Heights is 40215.

What is the nearest town to Southern Heights?

Shively, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Southern Heights?

Yes. The closest is Jeffersonville: I-65: 1-065-000-1-1 LINCOLN & KENNEDY BRIDGES, 6.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Southern Heights?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Southern Heights?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Southern Heights?

About 48.3 inches (1,228 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Southern Heights?

Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Southern Heights?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Southern Heights have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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