Muir, KY
Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Kentucky
Muir is a small unincorporated community in Fayette County, Kentucky. It is 6.3 miles SW of Lexington-Fayette, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40516.
Muir at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Fayette County
- ZIP code
- 40516
- Nearest town
- Lexington-Fayette (6.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.1058, -84.3772
Weather in Muir now
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Muir weather by the hour
Muir weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Muir.
This week in Muir
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Muir
What is the weather usually like in Muir?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 49.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,266 mm
- 14.5 insnowfall per year · 37 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Muir: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEXINGTON BLUEGRASS AP, KY US (USW00093820), adjusted for the elevation of Muir.
Muir weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Muir through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 5:43 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:45 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 9:03 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 6:25 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:45 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:17 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:45 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Muir?
Muir has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.8 inches (1,266 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Muir is May–June and September–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 Muir
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 27.1 miles NW of Muir.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Muir.
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Other communities near Muir
- Fenwick2.2 mi SE
- Bryan Station subdivision2.7 mi SW
- Hutchison3.0 mi NE
- Russell Cave subdivision3.7 mi W
- Avon4.0 mi SE
- Mattoxtown4.2 mi W
- Thoroughbred Acres4.5 mi W
- Uttingertown4.6 mi S
- Uttingertown4.6 mi S
- Hi-Acres4.9 mi SW
- Dixie Plantation5.1 mi SW
- Radcliffe subdivision5.2 mi W
- Radcliffe subdivision5.2 mi W
- Rockwood5.5 mi SW
- Warrenton5.6 mi SW
Questions about Muir
Where is Muir, KY?
Muir is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, Kentucky, 6.3 miles SW of Lexington-Fayette.
What county is Muir in?
Muir is in Fayette County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Muir, KY?
The ZIP code for Muir is 40516.
What is the nearest town to Muir?
Lexington-Fayette, 6.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Muir?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 27.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Muir?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Muir?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Muir?
About 49.8 inches (1,266 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Muir?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Muir?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Muir have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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