Whitewood, KY

Unincorporated community in Green County, Kentucky

Whitewood is a small unincorporated community in Green County, Kentucky. It is 3.6 miles SW of Greensburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42743.

Whitewood at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Green County
ZIP code
42743
Nearest town
Greensburg (3.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
37.2836, -85.4361

Weather in Whitewood now

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Whitewood weather by the hour

Whitewood weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whitewood.

This week in Whitewood

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitewood

What is the weather usually like in Whitewood?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°57°75°93°45°26°Jan49°28°Feb59°34°Mar69°43°Apr78°54°May85°63°Jun88°67°Jul88°65°Aug82°57°Sep71°44°Oct59°34°Nov48°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.9"Jan4.2"Feb4.8"Mar4.8"Apr5.1"May4.7"Jun4.9"Jul3.2"Aug4.0"Sep3.7"Oct3.7"Nov4.7"Dec

Best time to visit Whitewood: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GREENSBURG, KY US (USC00153430), adjusted for the elevation of Whitewood.

Whitewood weather month by month

January
45° 26°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
49° 28°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
59° 34°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
69° 43°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
78° 54°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 63°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
88° 67°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
88° 65°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
82° 57°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
71° 44°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
59° 34°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
48° 29°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Whitewood through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:53 AM4:49 PM9 h 56 min
February6:28 AM5:22 PM10 h 53 min
March6:50 AM6:50 PM11 h 59 min
April6:05 AM7:18 PM13 h 12 min
May5:31 AM7:44 PM14 h 13 min
June5:19 AM8:05 PM14 h 46 min
July5:32 AM8:03 PM14 h 31 min
August5:57 AM7:35 PM13 h 38 min
September6:22 AM6:50 PM12 h 28 min
October6:48 AM6:06 PM11 h 17 min
November6:19 AM4:32 PM10 h 13 min
December6:47 AM4:26 PM9 h 39 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Whitewood?

Whitewood 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 (-4°C).

It gets about 51.7 inches (1,314 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Whitewood 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 Whitewood

The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 37.1 miles W of Whitewood.

Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United StatesBrownsville · 37.1 mi WOn Windy
Jeffersonville: I-65: 1-065-000-1-1 LINCOLN & KENNEDY BRIDGESJeffersonville · 70.2 mi NOn Windy
Jeffersonville: I-65: 1-065-000-9-1 10TH STJeffersonville · 70.9 mi NOn Windy
Jeffersonville: I-65: 1-065-000-9-2 10TH STJeffersonville · 70.9 mi NOn Windy
Louisville: I-64: ky1-064-000-3-eb-_-cam-2 KY I-64 EB - 0.3 @ SHERMAN MINTON BR KY LOWER DECKLouisville · 72.0 mi NOn Windy
Louisville: I-64: ky1-064-000-1-eb-_-cam-2 KY I-64 EB - 0.1 @ SHERMAN MINTON BR CENTER LOWER DECKLouisville · 72.0 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Whitewood.

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Questions about Whitewood

Where is Whitewood, KY?

Whitewood is an unincorporated community in Green County, Kentucky, 3.6 miles SW of Greensburg.

What county is Whitewood in?

Whitewood is in Green County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Whitewood, KY?

The ZIP code for Whitewood is 42743.

What is the nearest town to Whitewood?

Greensburg, 3.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Whitewood?

Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 37.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Whitewood?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Whitewood?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Whitewood?

About 51.7 inches (1,314 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Whitewood?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Whitewood?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Whitewood have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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