Swifton, KY
Unincorporated community in Wayne County, Kentucky
Swifton is a small unincorporated community in Wayne County, Kentucky. It is 3.6 miles SE of Monticello, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42633.
Swifton at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Wayne County
- ZIP code
- 42633
- Nearest town
- Monticello (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Kentucky/Monticello
- Coordinates
- 36.8678, -84.9050
Weather in Swifton now
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Swifton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Swifton.
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What is the weather usually like in Swifton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 52.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,332 mm
- 14.2 insnowfall per year · 36 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Swifton: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONTICELLO 3 NE, KY US (USC00155524), adjusted for the elevation of Swifton.
Swifton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Swifton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:48 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:48 AM | 7:48 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:03 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:30 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:18 AM | 9:02 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:30 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:20 AM | 7:48 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:46 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:16 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:43 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Kentucky/Monticello).
What is the weather like in Swifton?
Swifton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 52.5 inches (1,332 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Swifton is May and August to 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 Swifton
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 60.4 miles SW of Swifton.
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Questions about Swifton
Where is Swifton, KY?
Swifton is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, Kentucky, 3.6 miles SE of Monticello.
What county is Swifton in?
Swifton is in Wayne County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Swifton, KY?
The ZIP code for Swifton is 42633.
What is the nearest town to Swifton?
Monticello, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Swifton?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 60.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Swifton?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Swifton?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Swifton?
About 52.5 inches (1,332 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Swifton?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Swifton?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Swifton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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