Summit, KY

Unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky

Summit is a small unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky. It is 4.2 miles SW of Big Clifty, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42732.

Summit at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Grayson County
ZIP code
42732
Nearest town
Big Clifty (4.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
37.5689, -86.0811

Weather in Summit now

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Summit weather by the hour

Summit weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Summit

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Summit

What is the weather usually like in Summit?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°37°55°74°92°43°23°Jan47°24°Feb56°32°Mar68°41°Apr76°51°May83°60°Jun87°65°Jul86°62°Aug80°56°Sep70°42°Oct57°32°Nov47°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.1"Jan4.5"Feb5.1"Mar4.9"Apr5.7"May4.9"Jun4.3"Jul3.3"Aug3.6"Sep3.6"Oct3.7"Nov5.1"Dec

Best time to visit Summit: 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 Summit.

Summit weather month by month

January
43° 23°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
47° 24°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
March
56° 32°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
April
68° 41°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
76° 51°F
5.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
83° 60°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 65°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
86° 62°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 56°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
70° 42°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
57° 32°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
47° 27°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Summit through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:56 AM4:51 PM9 h 54 min
February6:31 AM5:24 PM10 h 53 min
March6:53 AM6:52 PM11 h 59 min
April6:07 AM7:21 PM13 h 13 min
May5:33 AM7:48 PM14 h 15 min
June5:20 AM8:08 PM14 h 47 min
July5:33 AM8:06 PM14 h 33 min
August5:59 AM7:38 PM13 h 39 min
September6:25 AM6:53 PM12 h 28 min
October6:51 AM6:08 PM11 h 17 min
November6:22 AM4:34 PM10 h 11 min
December6:50 AM4:28 PM9 h 38 min

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

What is the weather like in Summit?

Summit 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 Summit 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 Summit

The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 26.5 miles S of Summit.

Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United StatesBrownsville · 26.5 mi SOn Windy
Corydon: I-64: 1-064-105-5-1-rwisCorydon · 46.4 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 · 51.1 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 · 51.1 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 · 51.1 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 · 51.1 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Summit.

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Questions about Summit

Where is Summit, KY?

Summit is an unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky, 4.2 miles SW of Big Clifty.

What county is Summit in?

Summit is in Grayson County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Summit, KY?

The ZIP code for Summit is 42732.

What is the nearest town to Summit?

Big Clifty, 4.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Summit?

Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 26.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Summit?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Summit?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Summit?

About 52.7 inches (1,338 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Summit?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Summit?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Summit have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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