Virden, KY
Unincorporated community in Powell County, Kentucky
Virden is a small unincorporated community in Powell County, Kentucky. It is 2.0 miles SE of Clay City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40312.
Virden at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Powell County
- ZIP code
- 40312
- Nearest town
- Clay City (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.8819, -83.9550
Weather in Virden now
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Virden weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Virden.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Virden
What is the weather usually like in Virden?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 53.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,352 mm
- 11.6 insnowfall per year · 29 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Virden: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STANTON 2W, KY US (USC00157652), adjusted for the elevation of Virden.
Virden weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Virden through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:30 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:16 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Virden?
Virden has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 53.2 inches (1,352 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Virden is May–June and August–September. 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 Virden
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 54.8 miles NW of Virden.
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Questions about Virden
Where is Virden, KY?
Virden is an unincorporated community in Powell County, Kentucky, 2.0 miles SE of Clay City.
What county is Virden in?
Virden is in Powell County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Virden, KY?
The ZIP code for Virden is 40312.
What is the nearest town to Virden?
Clay City, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Virden?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 54.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Virden?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Virden?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Virden?
About 53.2 inches (1,352 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Virden?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Virden?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Virden have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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