Idlewild, KY
Unincorporated community in Boone County, Kentucky
Idlewild is a small unincorporated community in Boone County, Kentucky. It is 3.8 miles SW of Petersburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41080.
Idlewild at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Boone County
- ZIP code
- 41080
- Nearest town
- Petersburg (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.0775, -84.7950
Weather in Idlewild now
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Idlewild weather by the hour
Idlewild weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Idlewild.
This week in Idlewild
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Idlewild
What is the weather usually like in Idlewild?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,206 mm
- 11.4 insnowfall per year · 29 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Idlewild: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CINCINNATI-FERNBANK, OH US (USC00331550), adjusted for the elevation of Idlewild.
Idlewild weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Idlewild through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:55 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:28 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:48 AM | 7:47 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 9:08 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 9:06 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:35 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 7:19 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:47 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:21 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:49 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Idlewild?
Idlewild has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.5 inches (1,206 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Idlewild is May–June and August–September. 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 Idlewild
The closest live webcam is Idlewild: I-275 at KY 8/Petersburg Exit, 0.7 miles N of Idlewild.
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Questions about Idlewild
Where is Idlewild, KY?
Idlewild is an unincorporated community in Boone County, Kentucky, 3.8 miles SW of Petersburg.
What county is Idlewild in?
Idlewild is in Boone County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Idlewild, KY?
The ZIP code for Idlewild is 41080.
What is the nearest town to Idlewild?
Petersburg, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Idlewild?
Yes. The closest is Idlewild: I-275 at KY 8/Petersburg Exit, 0.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Idlewild?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Idlewild?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Idlewild?
About 47.5 inches (1,206 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Idlewild?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Idlewild?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Idlewild have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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