Sulphur Lick, KY
Unincorporated community in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Sulphur Lick is a small unincorporated community in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It is 5.6 miles N of Summer Shade, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42157.
Sulphur Lick at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Metcalfe County
- ZIP code
- 42157
- Nearest town
- Summer Shade (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.8053, -85.7386
Weather in Sulphur Lick now
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Sulphur Lick weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sulphur Lick.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sulphur Lick
What is the weather usually like in Sulphur Lick?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 49.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,260 mm
- 7.2 insnowfall per year · 18 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sulphur Lick: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SUMMER SHADE, KY US (USC00157800), adjusted for the elevation of Sulphur Lick.
Sulphur Lick weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sulphur Lick through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 7:45 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:07 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:35 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 6:47 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sulphur Lick?
Sulphur Lick 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 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.6 inches (1,260 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sulphur Lick 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 Sulphur Lick
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 33.0 miles NW of Sulphur Lick.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sulphur Lick.
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Questions about Sulphur Lick
Where is Sulphur Lick, KY?
Sulphur Lick is an unincorporated community in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, 5.6 miles N of Summer Shade.
What county is Sulphur Lick in?
Sulphur Lick is in Metcalfe County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Sulphur Lick, KY?
The ZIP code for Sulphur Lick is 42157.
What is the nearest town to Sulphur Lick?
Summer Shade, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sulphur Lick?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 33.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sulphur Lick?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sulphur Lick?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sulphur Lick?
About 49.6 inches (1,260 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Sulphur Lick?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sulphur Lick?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sulphur Lick have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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