Waco, KY
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Kentucky
Waco is a small unincorporated community in Madison County, Kentucky. It is 8.5 miles W of Richmond, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40385.
Waco at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Madison County
- ZIP code
- 40385
- Nearest town
- Richmond (8.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.7425, -84.1442
Weather in Waco now
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Waco weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Waco.
This week in Waco
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Waco
What is the weather usually like in Waco?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 50.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,293 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Waco: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CRESSY, KY US (USC00151895), adjusted for the elevation of Waco.
Waco weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Waco through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:43 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:24 AM | 6:16 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 | 6:12 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 6:25 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 34 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 | 5:26 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 Waco?
Waco has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Waco 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 Waco
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 52.9 miles NW of Waco.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Waco.
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Questions about Waco
Where is Waco, KY?
Waco is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Kentucky, 8.5 miles W of Richmond.
What county is Waco in?
Waco is in Madison County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Waco, KY?
The ZIP code for Waco is 40385.
What is the nearest town to Waco?
Richmond, 8.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Waco?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 52.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Waco?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Waco?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Waco?
About 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Waco?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Waco?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Waco have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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