Wind Cave, KY
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Kentucky
Wind Cave is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, Kentucky. It is 6.5 miles SW of McKee, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41386.
Wind Cave at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 41386
- Nearest town
- McKee (6.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.5125, -83.9289
Weather in Wind Cave now
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Wind Cave weather by the hour
Wind Cave weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wind Cave.
This week in Wind Cave
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wind Cave
What is the weather usually like in Wind Cave?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 49.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,262 mm
- 18.2 insnowfall per year · 46 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wind Cave: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HEIDELBERG, KY US (USC00153741), adjusted for the elevation of Wind Cave.
Wind Cave weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wind Cave through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:25 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:29 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:16 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:42 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:41 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wind Cave?
Wind Cave has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wind Cave 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 Wind Cave
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 72.3 miles SE of Wind Cave.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wind Cave.
Do you know Wind Cave? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Wind Cave special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Wind Cave, KY
Tap any road on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Wind Cave Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Towns near Wind Cave
Other communities near Wind Cave
Questions about Wind Cave
Where is Wind Cave, KY?
Wind Cave is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Kentucky, 6.5 miles SW of McKee.
What county is Wind Cave in?
Wind Cave is in Jackson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Wind Cave, KY?
The ZIP code for Wind Cave is 41386.
What is the nearest town to Wind Cave?
McKee, 6.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wind Cave?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 72.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wind Cave?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Wind Cave?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Wind Cave?
About 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Wind Cave?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wind Cave?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wind Cave have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
Last updated: