Shadeland, KY
Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Kentucky
Shadeland is a small unincorporated community in Fayette County, Kentucky. It is 2.9 miles NE of Lexington-Fayette, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40502.
Shadeland at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Fayette County
- ZIP code
- 40502
- Nearest town
- Lexington-Fayette (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.0122, -84.4975
Weather in Shadeland now
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Shadeland weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shadeland.
This week in Shadeland
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shadeland
What is the weather usually like in Shadeland?
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 Shadeland: 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 Shadeland.
Shadeland weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shadeland through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 5:43 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:26 AM | 6:17 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 | 8:42 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 | 7:01 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 Shadeland?
Shadeland 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 Shadeland 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 Shadeland
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 26.1 miles NW of Shadeland.
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Questions about Shadeland
Where is Shadeland, KY?
Shadeland is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, Kentucky, 2.9 miles NE of Lexington-Fayette.
What county is Shadeland in?
Shadeland is in Fayette County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Shadeland, KY?
The ZIP code for Shadeland is 40502.
What is the nearest town to Shadeland?
Lexington-Fayette, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shadeland?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 26.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shadeland?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Shadeland?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Shadeland?
About 49.8 inches (1,266 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Shadeland?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shadeland?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shadeland have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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