Idle Hour, KY
Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Kentucky
Idle Hour is a small unincorporated community in Fayette County, Kentucky. It is 1.3 miles N of Lexington-Fayette, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40502.
Idle Hour at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Fayette County
- ZIP code
- 40502
- Nearest town
- Lexington-Fayette (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.0225, -84.4594
Weather in Idle Hour now
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Idle Hour weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Idle Hour.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Idle Hour
What is the weather usually like in Idle Hour?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 49.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,266 mm
- 14.5 insnowfall per year · 37 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Idle Hour: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEXINGTON BLUEGRASS AP, KY US (USW00093820), adjusted for the elevation of Idle Hour.
Idle Hour weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Idle Hour through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 5:43 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:26 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:47 AM | 7:46 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 6:13 AM | 9:03 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:26 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:45 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:17 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:45 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Idle Hour?
Idle Hour 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 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.8 inches (1,266 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Idle Hour is May–June and September–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 Idle Hour
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 27.0 miles NW of Idle Hour.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Idle Hour.
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Questions about Idle Hour
Where is Idle Hour, KY?
Idle Hour is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, Kentucky, 1.3 miles N of Lexington-Fayette.
What county is Idle Hour in?
Idle Hour is in Fayette County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Idle Hour, KY?
The ZIP code for Idle Hour is 40502.
What is the nearest town to Idle Hour?
Lexington-Fayette, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Idle Hour?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 27.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Idle Hour?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Idle Hour?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Idle Hour?
About 49.8 inches (1,266 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Idle Hour?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Idle Hour?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Idle Hour have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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