Open Gates, KY
Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Kentucky
Open Gates is a small unincorporated community in Fayette County, Kentucky. It is 5.0 miles NE of Lexington-Fayette, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40503.
Open Gates at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Fayette County
- ZIP code
- 40503
- Nearest town
- Lexington-Fayette (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.0050, -84.5381
Weather in Open Gates now
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Open Gates weather by the hour
Open Gates weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Open Gates.
This week in Open Gates
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Open Gates
What is the weather usually like in Open Gates?
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 Open Gates: 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 Open Gates.
Open Gates weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Open Gates through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 5:44 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:26 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:47 AM | 7:46 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 6:13 AM | 9:03 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:26 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:45 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:17 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:45 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Open Gates?
Open Gates 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 Open Gates 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 Open Gates
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 25.2 miles NW of Open Gates.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Open Gates.
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Other communities near Open Gates
- Stonewall Estates0.7 mi W
- Twin Oaks1.0 mi N
- Southland1.1 mi N
- Zandale1.4 mi E
- Zandale1.4 mi E
- Shawneetown1.8 mi NE
- Stoneybrook1.9 mi SE
- Hinda Heights1.9 mi E
- Shadeland2.3 mi E
- South Elkhorn2.5 mi W
- Gamesway3.2 mi E
- Southeastern Hills3.4 mi SE
- Paynes subdivision3.4 mi NW
- Lexington3.5 mi E
- Van Meter subdivision4.3 mi NW
Questions about Open Gates
Where is Open Gates, KY?
Open Gates is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, Kentucky, 5.0 miles NE of Lexington-Fayette.
What county is Open Gates in?
Open Gates is in Fayette County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Open Gates, KY?
The ZIP code for Open Gates is 40503.
What is the nearest town to Open Gates?
Lexington-Fayette, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Open Gates?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 25.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Open Gates?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Open Gates?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Open Gates?
About 49.8 inches (1,266 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Open Gates?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Open Gates?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Open Gates have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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