Lilac, KY
Unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky
Lilac is a small unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky. It is 5.4 miles SE of Leitchfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42754.
Lilac at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Grayson County
- ZIP code
- 42754
- Nearest town
- Leitchfield (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.5489, -86.3442
Weather in Lilac now
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Lilac weather by the hour
Lilac weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lilac.
This week in Lilac
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lilac
What is the weather usually like in Lilac?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 49.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,265 mm
- 9.4 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lilac: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEITCHFIELD 2 N, KY US (USC00154703), adjusted for the elevation of Lilac.
Lilac weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lilac through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:32 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 7:49 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:36 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lilac?
Lilac has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 49.8 inches (1,265 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lilac 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 Lilac
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 28.4 miles SE of Lilac.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lilac.
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Questions about Lilac
Where is Lilac, KY?
Lilac is an unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky, 5.4 miles SE of Leitchfield.
What county is Lilac in?
Lilac is in Grayson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Lilac, KY?
The ZIP code for Lilac is 42754.
What is the nearest town to Lilac?
Leitchfield, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lilac?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 28.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lilac?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Lilac?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Lilac?
About 49.8 inches (1,265 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Lilac?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lilac?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lilac have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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