Wait, KY
Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Kentucky
Wait is a small unincorporated community in Clinton County, Kentucky. It is 9.4 miles SW of Albany, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42603.
Wait at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Clinton County
- ZIP code
- 42603
- Nearest town
- Albany (9.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.7675, -84.9950
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Wait weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wait.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wait
What is the weather usually like in Wait?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 52.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,332 mm
- 14.2 insnowfall per year · 36 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wait: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONTICELLO 3 NE, KY US (USC00155524), adjusted for the elevation of Wait.
Wait weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wait through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:26 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:04 AM | 7:15 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:30 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:19 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 5:31 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 5:56 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:16 AM | 4:32 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Wait?
Wait 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 (-3°C).
It gets about 52.5 inches (1,332 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wait 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 Wait
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 51.9 miles SW of Wait.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wait.
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Questions about Wait
Where is Wait, KY?
Wait is an unincorporated community in Clinton County, Kentucky, 9.4 miles SW of Albany.
What county is Wait in?
Wait is in Clinton County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Wait, KY?
The ZIP code for Wait is 42603.
What is the nearest town to Wait?
Albany, 9.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wait?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 51.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wait?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Wait?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Wait?
About 52.5 inches (1,332 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Wait?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wait?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wait have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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