Straw, KY
Unincorporated community in Edmonson County, Kentucky
Straw is a small unincorporated community in Edmonson County, Kentucky. It is 7.6 miles SW of Brownsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42259.
Straw at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Edmonson County
- ZIP code
- 42259
- Nearest town
- Brownsville (7.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.2758, -86.1725
Weather in Straw now
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Straw weather by the hour
Straw weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Straw.
This week in Straw
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Straw
What is the weather usually like in Straw?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 53.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,347 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Straw: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOWLING GREEN 21 NNE, KY US (USW00063849), adjusted for the elevation of Straw.
Straw weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Straw through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:35 PM | 10 h 13 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 Straw?
Straw has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 53.0 inches (1,347 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Straw is May–June 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 Straw
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 7.4 miles SE of Straw.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Straw.
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Questions about Straw
Where is Straw, KY?
Straw is an unincorporated community in Edmonson County, Kentucky, 7.6 miles SW of Brownsville.
What county is Straw in?
Straw is in Edmonson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Straw, KY?
The ZIP code for Straw is 42259.
What is the nearest town to Straw?
Brownsville, 7.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Straw?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 7.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Straw?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Straw?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Straw?
About 53.0 inches (1,347 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Straw?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Straw?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Straw have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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