Smilax, KY
Unincorporated community in Leslie County, Kentucky
Smilax is a small unincorporated community in Leslie County, Kentucky. It is 5.4 miles W of Hyden, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41764.
Smilax at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Leslie County
- ZIP code
- 41764
- Nearest town
- Hyden (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.1356, -83.2822
Weather in Smilax now
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Smilax weather by the hour
Smilax weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Smilax.
This week in Smilax
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Smilax
What is the weather usually like in Smilax?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 49.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,267 mm
- 16.7 insnowfall per year · 42 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Smilax: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SKYLINE 1 SE, KY US (USC00157431), adjusted for the elevation of Smilax.
Smilax weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Smilax through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Smilax?
Smilax has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.9 inches (1,267 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Smilax is May and August to 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 Smilax
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 29.8 miles SE of Smilax.
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Questions about Smilax
Where is Smilax, KY?
Smilax is an unincorporated community in Leslie County, Kentucky, 5.4 miles W of Hyden.
What county is Smilax in?
Smilax is in Leslie County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Smilax, KY?
The ZIP code for Smilax is 41764.
What is the nearest town to Smilax?
Hyden, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Smilax?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 29.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Smilax?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Smilax?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Smilax?
About 49.9 inches (1,267 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Smilax?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Smilax?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Smilax have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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