Loam, KY
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Kentucky
Loam is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, Kentucky. It is 8.1 miles E of McKee, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40481.
Loam at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 40481
- Nearest town
- McKee (8.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4075, -84.1297
Weather in Loam now
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Loam weather by the hour
Loam weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Loam.
This week in Loam
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Loam
What is the weather usually like in Loam?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 51.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,304 mm
- 10.9 insnowfall per year · 28 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Loam: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT VERNON, KY US (USC00155648), adjusted for the elevation of Loam.
Loam weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Loam through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 5:43 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:45 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:13 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:26 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:30 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Loam?
Loam has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 51.4 inches (1,304 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Loam 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 Loam
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 71.9 miles NW of Loam.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Loam.
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Questions about Loam
Where is Loam, KY?
Loam is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Kentucky, 8.1 miles E of McKee.
What county is Loam in?
Loam is in Jackson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Loam, KY?
The ZIP code for Loam is 40481.
What is the nearest town to Loam?
McKee, 8.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Loam?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 71.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Loam?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Loam?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Loam?
About 51.4 inches (1,304 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Loam?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Loam?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Loam have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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