Sparrow, KY
Unincorporated community in Nelson County, Kentucky
Sparrow is a small unincorporated community in Nelson County, Kentucky. It is 4.2 miles SW of Chaplin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40012.
Sparrow at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Nelson County
- ZIP code
- 40012
- Nearest town
- Chaplin (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.9239, -85.1508
Weather in Sparrow now
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Sparrow weather by the hour
Sparrow weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sparrow.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sparrow
What is the weather usually like in Sparrow?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 52.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,334 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sparrow: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAYLORSVILLE LAKE, KY US (USC00157950), adjusted for the elevation of Sparrow.
Sparrow weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sparrow through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 5:46 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 7:28 AM | 6:20 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:49 AM | 7:49 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:03 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 9:06 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 9:04 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:35 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:21 AM | 7:50 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:48 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:19 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:47 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sparrow?
Sparrow has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Sparrow 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 Sparrow
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 31.7 miles NE of Sparrow.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sparrow.
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Questions about Sparrow
Where is Sparrow, KY?
Sparrow is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Kentucky, 4.2 miles SW of Chaplin.
What county is Sparrow in?
Sparrow is in Nelson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Sparrow, KY?
The ZIP code for Sparrow is 40012.
What is the nearest town to Sparrow?
Chaplin, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sparrow?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 31.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sparrow?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sparrow?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Sparrow?
About 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sparrow?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sparrow?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sparrow have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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