Solway, KY
Unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky
Solway is a small unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky. It is 5.4 miles S of Big Clifty, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42732.
Solway at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Grayson County
- ZIP code
- 42732
- Nearest town
- Big Clifty (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.6211, -86.1767
Weather in Solway now
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Solway weather by the hour
Solway weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Solway.
This week in Solway
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Solway
What is the weather usually like in Solway?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 49.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,265 mm
- 9.4 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Solway: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEITCHFIELD 2 N, KY US (USC00154703), adjusted for the elevation of Solway.
Solway weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Solway through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:32 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 7:48 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:35 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Solway?
Solway has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 49.8 inches (1,265 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Solway 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 Solway
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 30.3 miles S of Solway.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Solway.
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Questions about Solway
Where is Solway, KY?
Solway is an unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky, 5.4 miles S of Big Clifty.
What county is Solway in?
Solway is in Grayson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Solway, KY?
The ZIP code for Solway is 42732.
What is the nearest town to Solway?
Big Clifty, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Solway?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 30.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Solway?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Solway?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Solway?
About 49.8 inches (1,265 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Solway?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Solway?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Solway have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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