Shawneetown, KY
Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Kentucky
Shawneetown is a small unincorporated community in Fayette County, Kentucky. It is 3.2 miles NE of Lexington-Fayette, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40536.
Shawneetown at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Fayette County
- ZIP code
- 40536, 40526
- Nearest town
- Lexington-Fayette (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.0186, -84.5103
Weather in Shawneetown now
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Shawneetown weather by the hour
Shawneetown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shawneetown.
This week in Shawneetown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shawneetown
What is the weather usually like in Shawneetown?
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 Shawneetown: 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 Shawneetown.
Shawneetown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shawneetown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 5:43 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 | 8:42 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 Shawneetown?
Shawneetown 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 Shawneetown 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 Shawneetown
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 25.4 miles NW of Shawneetown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shawneetown.
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Questions about Shawneetown
Where is Shawneetown, KY?
Shawneetown is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, Kentucky, 3.2 miles NE of Lexington-Fayette.
What county is Shawneetown in?
Shawneetown is in Fayette County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Shawneetown, KY?
The ZIP code for Shawneetown is 40536.
What is the nearest town to Shawneetown?
Lexington-Fayette, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shawneetown?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 25.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shawneetown?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Shawneetown?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Shawneetown?
About 49.8 inches (1,266 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Shawneetown?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shawneetown?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shawneetown have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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