West Fork, KY
Unincorporated community in Allen County, Kentucky
West Fork is a small unincorporated community in Allen County, Kentucky. It is 4.7 miles SE of Scottsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42164.
West Fork at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Allen County
- ZIP code
- 42164
- Nearest town
- Scottsville (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.7828, -86.2806
Weather in West Fork now
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West Fork weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Fork.
This week in West Fork
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Fork
What is the weather usually like in West Fork?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 54.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,371 mm
- 7.6 insnowfall per year · 19 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Fork: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SCOTTSVILLE, KY US (USC00157215), adjusted for the elevation of West Fork.
West Fork weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Fork through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:37 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in West Fork?
West Fork has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 54.0 inches (1,371 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Fork 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 Fork
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 29.6 miles N of West Fork.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Fork.
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Questions about West Fork
Where is West Fork, KY?
West Fork is an unincorporated community in Allen County, Kentucky, 4.7 miles SE of Scottsville.
What county is West Fork in?
West Fork is in Allen County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of West Fork, KY?
The ZIP code for West Fork is 42164.
What is the nearest town to West Fork?
Scottsville, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Fork?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 29.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Fork?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in West Fork?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in West Fork?
About 54.0 inches (1,371 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in West Fork?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Fork?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Fork have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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