Three Forks, KY
Unincorporated community in Warren County, Kentucky
Three Forks is a small unincorporated community in Warren County, Kentucky. It is 6.7 miles N of Smiths Grove, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42159.
Three Forks at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Warren County
- ZIP code
- 42159
- Nearest town
- Smiths Grove (6.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.9531, -86.2039
Weather in Three Forks now
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Three Forks weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Three Forks.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Three Forks
What is the weather usually like in Three Forks?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 52.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,339 mm
- 5.6 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Three Forks: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BARREN RVR LAKE, KY US (USC00150422), adjusted for the elevation of Three Forks.
Three Forks weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Three Forks through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:23 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:36 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Three Forks?
Three Forks has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 52.7 inches (1,339 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Three Forks 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 Three Forks
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 17.1 miles N of Three Forks.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Three Forks.
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Questions about Three Forks
Where is Three Forks, KY?
Three Forks is an unincorporated community in Warren County, Kentucky, 6.7 miles N of Smiths Grove.
What county is Three Forks in?
Three Forks is in Warren County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Three Forks, KY?
The ZIP code for Three Forks is 42159.
What is the nearest town to Three Forks?
Smiths Grove, 6.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Three Forks?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 17.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Three Forks?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Three Forks?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Three Forks?
About 52.7 inches (1,339 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Three Forks?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Three Forks?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Three Forks have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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