Athol, KY
Unincorporated community in Lee County, Kentucky
Athol is a small unincorporated community in Lee County, Kentucky. It is 8.2 miles W of Beattyville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41311.
Athol at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Lee County
- ZIP code
- 41311
- Nearest town
- Beattyville (8.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.5525, -83.5628
Weather in Athol now
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Athol weather by the hour
Athol weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Athol.
This week in Athol
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Athol
What is the weather usually like in Athol?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 51.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,294 mm
- 16.1 insnowfall per year · 41 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Athol: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEATTYVILLE 4N, KY US (USC00150483), adjusted for the elevation of Athol.
Athol weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Athol through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Athol?
Athol has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 51.0 inches (1,294 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Athol 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 Athol
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 58.4 miles SE of Athol.
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Questions about Athol
Where is Athol, KY?
Athol is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Kentucky, 8.2 miles W of Beattyville.
What county is Athol in?
Athol is in Lee County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Athol, KY?
The ZIP code for Athol is 41311.
What is the nearest town to Athol?
Beattyville, 8.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Athol?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 58.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Athol?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Athol?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Athol?
About 51.0 inches (1,294 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Athol?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Athol?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Athol have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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