Waneta, KY
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Kentucky
Waneta is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, Kentucky. It is 4.3 miles SE of McKee, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40447.
Waneta at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 40447
- Nearest town
- McKee (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4744, -84.0411
Weather in Waneta now
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Waneta weather by the hour
Waneta weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Waneta.
This week in Waneta
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Waneta
What is the weather usually like in Waneta?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 49.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,262 mm
- 18.2 insnowfall per year · 46 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Waneta: April–May and September–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 Waneta.
Waneta weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Waneta through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:43 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:13 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:25 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:30 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Waneta?
Waneta 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 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Waneta 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 Waneta
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 70.8 miles NW of Waneta.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Waneta.
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Questions about Waneta
Where is Waneta, KY?
Waneta is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Kentucky, 4.3 miles SE of McKee.
What county is Waneta in?
Waneta is in Jackson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Waneta, KY?
The ZIP code for Waneta is 40447.
What is the nearest town to Waneta?
McKee, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Waneta?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 70.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Waneta?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Waneta?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Waneta?
About 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Waneta?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Waneta?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Waneta have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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