Lacon, KY
Unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky
Lacon is a small unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky. It is 5.2 miles NW of Big Clifty, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42788.
Lacon at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Grayson County
- ZIP code
- 42788
- Nearest town
- Big Clifty (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.4922, -86.0842
Weather in Lacon now
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Lacon weather by the hour
Lacon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lacon.
This week in Lacon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lacon
What is the weather usually like in Lacon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 52.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,338 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lacon: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MILLERSTOWN 4E, KY US (USC00155444), adjusted for the elevation of Lacon.
Lacon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lacon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 7:48 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:35 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lacon?
Lacon has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 52.7 inches (1,338 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Lacon 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 Lacon
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 21.2 miles S of Lacon.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lacon.
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Questions about Lacon
Where is Lacon, KY?
Lacon is an unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky, 5.2 miles NW of Big Clifty.
What county is Lacon in?
Lacon is in Grayson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Lacon, KY?
The ZIP code for Lacon is 42788.
What is the nearest town to Lacon?
Big Clifty, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lacon?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 21.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lacon?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Lacon?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Lacon?
About 52.7 inches (1,338 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Lacon?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Lacon?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lacon have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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