Zip 40076 (Waddy, KY) Climate

40076 Waddy, KY has a humid continental climate, which is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is in the low 80s Fahrenheit (27-29 degrees Celsius), while temperatures in the winter dip to the mid-20s Fahrenheit (-3 to -7 degrees Celsius). The area also sees an average of 44 inches of precipitation per year, with around half of that coming from rain or snow. Snowfall occurs most frequently during December and January, with a peak in February. Winters tend to be rather dry, but spring and summer months typically bring some afternoon thunderstorms. Overall, 40076 Waddy enjoys four distinct seasons with temperatures ranging from mild to warm throughout the year.

Waddy (zip 40076), Kentucky gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Waddy (zip 40076) averages 12 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 190 sunny days per year in Waddy (zip 40076). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Waddy (zip 40076) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 123 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 40076 zip code is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Kentucky.

8.1 Summer - 5.4 Winter

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in the 40076 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Waddy, Kentucky	United States
	46.8 in.	38.1 in.
	11.7 in.	27.8 in.
	123.3 days	106.2 days
	190 days	205 days
	87.0°	85.8°
	22.3°	21.7°
	7.2	7
	3.9	4.3
	827 ft.	2443 ft.

Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the 40076 zip code with an average high temperature of 87.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Kentucky. In the 40076 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 40076 zip code are September, May and June.

In the 40076 zip code, there are 24.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Kentucky.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 40076 zip code with an average of 22.3°. This is colder than most places in Kentucky.

In the 40076 zip code, there are 107.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Kentucky.

In the 40076 zip code, there are 2.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Kentucky.

The humidity can be uncomfortably heavy or close in the 40076 zip code during the summer months. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. July, August and June are the three most humid months in the 40076 zip code.

May is the wettest month in the 40076 zip code with 5.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is September with 3.3 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 29% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.8 inches in the 40076 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Kentucky.

December is the rainiest month in the 40076 zip code with 12.1 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 7.6 rainy days. There are 123.3 rainy days annually in the 40076 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Kentucky. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 11.7 inches in the 40076 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Kentucky. February is the snowiest month in the 40076 zip code with 4.0 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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