Wax, KY
Unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky
Wax is a small unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky. It is 11.3 miles NW of Clarkson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42729.
Wax at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Grayson County
- ZIP code
- 42729
- Nearest town
- Clarkson (11.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.3542, -86.1222
Weather in Wax now
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Wax weather by the hour
Wax weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wax.
This week in Wax
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wax
What is the weather usually like in Wax?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 52.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,338 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wax: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MILLERSTOWN 4E, KY US (USC00155444), adjusted for the elevation of Wax.
Wax weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wax through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:35 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Wax?
Wax 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 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 52.7 inches (1,338 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Wax 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 Wax
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 11.7 miles S of Wax.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wax.
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Questions about Wax
Where is Wax, KY?
Wax is an unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky, 11.3 miles NW of Clarkson.
What county is Wax in?
Wax is in Grayson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Wax, KY?
The ZIP code for Wax is 42729.
What is the nearest town to Wax?
Clarkson, 11.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wax?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 11.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wax?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Wax?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Wax?
About 52.7 inches (1,338 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Wax?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Wax?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wax have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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