Letcher, KY County has a humid subtropical climate, with hot and humid summers and moderately cold winters. The average high temperature in the summer months is around 87 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average low during the winter months is around 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is abundant throughout the year, with over 50 inches of precipitation annually. Snowfall can also occur during the winter season, with an average of 8 inches each year. The area experiences all four seasons quite distinctly, making it a great place to enjoy nature's beauty no matter what time of year it is.
Letcher County, Kentucky gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Letcher County averages 24 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 177 sunny days per year in Letcher County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Letcher County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 136 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 24 inches of snow a year