Wayside, KY
Unincorporated community in Nelson County, Kentucky
Wayside is a small unincorporated community in Nelson County, Kentucky. It is 10.7 miles SW of Chaplin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40046.
Wayside at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Nelson County
- ZIP code
- 40046
- Nearest town
- Chaplin (10.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.0250, -85.1053
Weather in Wayside now
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Wayside weather by the hour
Wayside weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wayside.
This week in Wayside
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wayside
What is the weather usually like in Wayside?
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 Wayside: 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 Wayside.
Wayside weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wayside through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 5:46 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:28 AM | 6:20 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:49 AM | 7:48 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:03 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 9:06 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 9:04 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:35 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:21 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:47 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:20 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:47 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wayside?
Wayside 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 Wayside 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 Wayside
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 24.7 miles NE of Wayside.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wayside.
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Questions about Wayside
Where is Wayside, KY?
Wayside is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Kentucky, 10.7 miles SW of Chaplin.
What county is Wayside in?
Wayside is in Nelson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Wayside, KY?
The ZIP code for Wayside is 40046.
What is the nearest town to Wayside?
Chaplin, 10.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wayside?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 24.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wayside?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Wayside?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Wayside?
About 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Wayside?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Wayside?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wayside have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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