Shade, KY
Unincorporated community in Estill County, Kentucky
Shade is a small unincorporated community in Estill County, Kentucky. It is 5.6 miles NW of Ravenna, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40472.
Shade at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Estill County
- ZIP code
- 40472
- Nearest town
- Ravenna (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.6417, -83.8647
Weather in Shade now
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Shade weather by the hour
Shade weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shade.
This week in Shade
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shade
What is the weather usually like in Shade?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 51.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,294 mm
- 16.1 insnowfall per year · 41 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shade: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEATTYVILLE 4N, KY US (USC00150483), adjusted for the elevation of Shade.
Shade weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shade through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:43 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 | 6:11 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 | 5:25 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 Shade?
Shade 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 51.0 inches (1,294 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shade 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 Shade
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 68.7 miles NW of Shade.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shade.
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Questions about Shade
Where is Shade, KY?
Shade is an unincorporated community in Estill County, Kentucky, 5.6 miles NW of Ravenna.
What county is Shade in?
Shade is in Estill County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Shade, KY?
The ZIP code for Shade is 40472.
What is the nearest town to Shade?
Ravenna, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shade?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 68.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shade?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Shade?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Shade?
About 51.0 inches (1,294 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Shade?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shade?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shade have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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