Wakefield, KY
Unincorporated community in Nelson County, Kentucky
Wakefield is a small unincorporated community in Nelson County, Kentucky. It is 4.0 miles S of Bloomfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40008.
Wakefield at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Nelson County
- ZIP code
- 40008
- Nearest town
- Bloomfield (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.9717, -85.3081
Weather in Wakefield now
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Wakefield weather by the hour
Wakefield weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wakefield.
This week in Wakefield
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wakefield
What is the weather usually like in Wakefield?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 52.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,334 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wakefield: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAYLORSVILLE LAKE, KY US (USC00157950), adjusted for the elevation of Wakefield.
Wakefield weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wakefield through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:54 AM | 5:47 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:29 AM | 6:21 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:50 AM | 7:49 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:03 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:29 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 9:06 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 9:04 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:55 AM | 8:36 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:21 AM | 7:50 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:48 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:20 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:48 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wakefield?
Wakefield has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Wakefield is April–May and September–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 Wakefield
The closest live webcam is Jeffersonville: I-65: 1-065-000-1-1 LINCOLN & KENNEDY BRIDGES, 31.5 miles NW of Wakefield.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wakefield.
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Questions about Wakefield
Where is Wakefield, KY?
Wakefield is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Kentucky, 4.0 miles S of Bloomfield.
What county is Wakefield in?
Wakefield is in Nelson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Wakefield, KY?
The ZIP code for Wakefield is 40008.
What is the nearest town to Wakefield?
Bloomfield, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wakefield?
Yes. The closest is Jeffersonville: I-65: 1-065-000-1-1 LINCOLN & KENNEDY BRIDGES, 31.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wakefield?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Wakefield?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Wakefield?
About 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Wakefield?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Wakefield?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wakefield have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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