Tar Fork, KY
Unincorporated community in Breckinridge County, Kentucky
Tar Fork is a small unincorporated community in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It is 7.9 miles N of Cloverport, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40111.
Tar Fork at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Breckinridge County
- ZIP code
- 40111
- Nearest town
- Cloverport (7.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.7206, -86.6017
Weather in Tar Fork now
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Tar Fork weather by the hour
Tar Fork weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tar Fork.
This week in Tar Fork
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What is the weather usually like in Tar Fork?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 51.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,307 mm
- 4.4 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tar Fork: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROUGH RVR LAKE, KY US (USC00156988), adjusted for the elevation of Tar Fork.
Tar Fork weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tar Fork through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 7:50 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:27 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:36 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Tar Fork?
Tar Fork 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 51.5 inches (1,307 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Tar Fork 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 Tar Fork
The closest live webcam is Owensboro › East: Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront, 28.3 miles W of Tar Fork.
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Questions about Tar Fork
Where is Tar Fork, KY?
Tar Fork is an unincorporated community in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, 7.9 miles N of Cloverport.
What county is Tar Fork in?
Tar Fork is in Breckinridge County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Tar Fork, KY?
The ZIP code for Tar Fork is 40111.
What is the nearest town to Tar Fork?
Cloverport, 7.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tar Fork?
Yes. The closest is Owensboro › East: Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront, 28.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tar Fork?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Tar Fork?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Tar Fork?
About 51.5 inches (1,307 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Tar Fork?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tar Fork?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tar Fork have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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