Speedwell, KY
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Kentucky
Speedwell is a small unincorporated community in Madison County, Kentucky. It is 7.8 miles NW of Richmond, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40385.
Speedwell at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Madison County
- ZIP code
- 40385
- Nearest town
- Richmond (7.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.6742, -84.1753
Weather in Speedwell now
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Speedwell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Speedwell.
This week in Speedwell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Speedwell
What is the weather usually like in Speedwell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 48.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,222 mm
- 1.3 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Speedwell: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEREA COLLEGE, KY US (USC00150619), adjusted for the elevation of Speedwell.
Speedwell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Speedwell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:43 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:24 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:45 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 6:13 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 6:25 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:30 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:43 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Speedwell?
Speedwell has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Speedwell 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 Speedwell
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 55.3 miles NW of Speedwell.
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Questions about Speedwell
Where is Speedwell, KY?
Speedwell is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Kentucky, 7.8 miles NW of Richmond.
What county is Speedwell in?
Speedwell is in Madison County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Speedwell, KY?
The ZIP code for Speedwell is 40385.
What is the nearest town to Speedwell?
Richmond, 7.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Speedwell?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 55.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Speedwell?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Speedwell?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Speedwell?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Speedwell?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Speedwell?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Speedwell have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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