Van Buren, KY
Unincorporated community in Nelson County, Kentucky
Van Buren is a small unincorporated community in Nelson County, Kentucky. It is 6.0 miles SW of Chaplin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40046.
Van Buren at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Nelson County
- ZIP code
- 40046
- Nearest town
- Chaplin (6.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.9744, -85.1653
Weather in Van Buren now
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Van Buren weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Van Buren.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Van Buren
What is the weather usually like in Van Buren?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 52.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,334 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Van Buren: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAYLORSVILLE LAKE, KY US (USC00157950), adjusted for the elevation of Van Buren.
Van Buren weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Van Buren through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 5:46 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:28 AM | 6:20 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:49 AM | 7:49 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:03 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 9:06 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 9:04 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:35 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:21 AM | 7:50 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:48 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:20 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:47 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Van Buren?
Van Buren 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 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Van Buren 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 Van Buren
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 29.4 miles NE of Van Buren.
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Questions about Van Buren
Where is Van Buren, KY?
Van Buren is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Kentucky, 6.0 miles SW of Chaplin.
What county is Van Buren in?
Van Buren is in Nelson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Van Buren, KY?
The ZIP code for Van Buren is 40046.
What is the nearest town to Van Buren?
Chaplin, 6.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Van Buren?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 29.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Van Buren?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Van Buren?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Van Buren?
About 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Van Buren?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Van Buren?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Van Buren have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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