Waynesburg, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Waynesburg, Kentucky
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 Waynesburg, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Waynesburg, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Lincoln |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40489
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 506311 |
Waynesburg is a small place in Lincoln County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially a city or town with its own local government.
Waynesburg is located in the southern part of Kentucky. It sits along important roads like U.S. Route 27 and Kentucky Route 328. The Norfolk Southern Railway also passes through the area. Waynesburg is about 18 miles (29 km) north of downtown Somerset. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 40489.
Understanding Waynesburg's Climate
The weather in Waynesburg changes throughout the year. It has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool.
What is a Humid Subtropical Climate?
Waynesburg has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps. In this kind of climate, you can expect warm, wet summers. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. There is usually rainfall throughout the year.
