West Clifty, KY
Unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky
West Clifty is a small unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky. It is 2.6 miles SW of Clarkson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42712.
West Clifty at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Grayson County
- ZIP code
- 42712
- Nearest town
- Clarkson (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.5133, -86.1883
Weather in West Clifty now
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West Clifty weather by the hour
West Clifty weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Clifty.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Clifty
What is the weather usually like in West Clifty?
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 West Clifty: 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 West Clifty.
West Clifty weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Clifty through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:32 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 6:53 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 14 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:35 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 6:50 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 West Clifty?
West Clifty 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 West Clifty 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 West Clifty
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 23.1 miles S of West Clifty.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Clifty.
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Questions about West Clifty
Where is West Clifty, KY?
West Clifty is an unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky, 2.6 miles SW of Clarkson.
What county is West Clifty in?
West Clifty is in Grayson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of West Clifty, KY?
The ZIP code for West Clifty is 42712.
What is the nearest town to West Clifty?
Clarkson, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Clifty?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 23.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Clifty?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in West Clifty?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in West Clifty?
About 49.8 inches (1,265 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in West Clifty?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Clifty?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Clifty have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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