Spike, KY
Unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky
Spike is a small unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky. It is 10.0 miles NW of Clarkson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42726.
Spike at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Grayson County
- ZIP code
- 42726
- Nearest town
- Clarkson (10.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.4069, -86.0847
Weather in Spike now
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Spike weather by the hour
Spike weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Spike.
This week in Spike
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Spike
What is the weather usually like in Spike?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 52.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,338 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Spike: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MILLERSTOWN 4E, KY US (USC00155444), adjusted for the elevation of Spike.
Spike weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Spike through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:35 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Spike?
Spike 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 52.7 inches (1,338 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Spike is May–June and August–September. 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 Spike
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 15.3 miles S of Spike.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Spike.
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Questions about Spike
Where is Spike, KY?
Spike is an unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky, 10.0 miles NW of Clarkson.
What county is Spike in?
Spike is in Grayson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Spike, KY?
The ZIP code for Spike is 42726.
What is the nearest town to Spike?
Clarkson, 10.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Spike?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 15.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Spike?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Spike?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Spike?
About 52.7 inches (1,338 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Spike?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Spike?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Spike have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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