Adamson, KY
Unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky
Adamson is a small unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky. It is 4.3 miles SW of Jenkins, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41517.
Adamson at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Letcher County
- ZIP code
- 41517
- Nearest town
- Jenkins (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.2017, -82.5792
Weather in Adamson now
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Adamson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Adamson.
This week in Adamson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Adamson
What is the weather usually like in Adamson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 49.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,249 mm
- 38.4 insnowfall per year · 98 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Adamson: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLINTWOOD 1W, VA US (USC00441825), adjusted for the elevation of Adamson.
Adamson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Adamson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Adamson?
Adamson has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Adamson 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 Adamson
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 4.0 miles SW of Adamson.
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Questions about Adamson
Where is Adamson, KY?
Adamson is an unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky, 4.3 miles SW of Jenkins.
What county is Adamson in?
Adamson is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Adamson, KY?
The ZIP code for Adamson is 41517.
What is the nearest town to Adamson?
Jenkins, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Adamson?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 4.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Adamson?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Adamson?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Adamson?
About 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Adamson?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Adamson?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Adamson have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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