Leighton, KY
Unincorporated community in Estill County, Kentucky
Leighton is a small unincorporated community in Estill County, Kentucky. It is 6.7 miles NW of Ravenna, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40336.
Leighton at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Estill County
- ZIP code
- 40336
- Nearest town
- Ravenna (6.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.6036, -83.8861
Weather in Leighton now
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Leighton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Leighton.
This week in Leighton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Leighton
What is the weather usually like in Leighton?
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 Leighton: 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 Leighton.
Leighton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Leighton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:29 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:16 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:42 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:41 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Leighton?
Leighton 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 Leighton 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 Leighton
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 69.6 miles NW of Leighton.
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Questions about Leighton
Where is Leighton, KY?
Leighton is an unincorporated community in Estill County, Kentucky, 6.7 miles NW of Ravenna.
What county is Leighton in?
Leighton is in Estill County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Leighton, KY?
The ZIP code for Leighton is 40336.
What is the nearest town to Leighton?
Ravenna, 6.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Leighton?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 69.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Leighton?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Leighton?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Leighton?
About 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Leighton?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Leighton?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Leighton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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