Tar Hill, KY
Unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky
Tar Hill is a small unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky. It is 4.0 miles E of Big Clifty, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42712.
Tar Hill at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Grayson County
- ZIP code
- 42712
- Nearest town
- Big Clifty (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.5656, -86.2183
Weather in Tar Hill now
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Tar Hill weather by the hour
Tar Hill weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tar Hill.
This week in Tar Hill
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tar Hill
What is the weather usually like in Tar Hill?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 49.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,265 mm
- 9.4 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tar Hill: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEITCHFIELD 2 N, KY US (USC00154703), adjusted for the elevation of Tar Hill.
Tar Hill weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tar Hill through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:32 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 7:48 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:35 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Tar Hill?
Tar Hill has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 49.8 inches (1,265 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Tar Hill 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 Tar Hill
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 27.0 miles S of Tar Hill.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tar Hill.
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Questions about Tar Hill
Where is Tar Hill, KY?
Tar Hill is an unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky, 4.0 miles E of Big Clifty.
What county is Tar Hill in?
Tar Hill is in Grayson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Tar Hill, KY?
The ZIP code for Tar Hill is 42712.
What is the nearest town to Tar Hill?
Big Clifty, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tar Hill?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 27.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tar Hill?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Tar Hill?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Tar Hill?
About 49.8 inches (1,265 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Tar Hill?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tar Hill?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tar Hill have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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