Welcome, KY
Unincorporated community in Butler County, Kentucky
Welcome is a small unincorporated community in Butler County, Kentucky. It is 6.5 miles SW of Morgantown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42261.
Welcome at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Butler County
- ZIP code
- 42261
- Nearest town
- Morgantown (6.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.3036, -86.6514
Weather in Welcome now
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Welcome weather by the hour
Welcome weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Welcome.
This week in Welcome
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Welcome
What is the weather usually like in Welcome?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 50.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,291 mm
- 4.4 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Welcome: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCHESTER FERRY, KY US (USC00156882), adjusted for the elevation of Welcome.
Welcome weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Welcome through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:33 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 7:49 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:27 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:37 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 6:52 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Welcome?
Welcome has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 50.8 inches (1,291 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Welcome 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 Welcome
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 31.4 miles E of Welcome.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Welcome.
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Questions about Welcome
Where is Welcome, KY?
Welcome is an unincorporated community in Butler County, Kentucky, 6.5 miles SW of Morgantown.
What county is Welcome in?
Welcome is in Butler County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Welcome, KY?
The ZIP code for Welcome is 42261.
What is the nearest town to Welcome?
Morgantown, 6.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Welcome?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 31.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Welcome?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Welcome?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Welcome?
About 50.8 inches (1,291 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Welcome?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Welcome?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Welcome have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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