Ermine, KY

Unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky

Ermine is a small unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky. It is 1.4 miles NE of Mayking, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41837.

Ermine at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Letcher County
ZIP code
41837
Nearest town
Mayking (1.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.1211, -82.7922

Weather in Ermine now

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Ermine weather by the hour

Ermine weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ermine.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ermine

What is the weather usually like in Ermine?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°36°53°70°87°44°24°Jan49°26°Feb57°32°Mar68°40°Apr74°50°May79°58°Jun82°64°Jul81°62°Aug76°55°Sep68°42°Oct57°32°Nov47°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.0"Jan4.0"Feb4.6"Mar4.5"Apr4.9"May4.6"Jun5.6"Jul4.4"Aug3.5"Sep3.0"Oct3.1"Nov4.3"Dec

Best time to visit Ermine: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHITESBURG 2SE, KY US (USC00158635), adjusted for the elevation of Ermine.

Ermine weather month by month

January
44° 24°F
4.0 in of rain
February
49° 26°F
4.0 in of rain
March
57° 32°F
4.6 in of rain
April
68° 40°F
4.5 in of rain
May
74° 50°F
4.9 in of rain
June
79° 58°F
4.6 in of rain
July
82° 64°F
5.6 in of rain
August
81° 62°F
4.4 in of rain
September
76° 55°F
3.5 in of rain
October
68° 42°F
3.0 in of rain
November
57° 32°F
3.1 in of rain
December
47° 27°F
4.3 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Ermine through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:42 AM5:39 PM9 h 57 min
February7:18 AM6:12 PM10 h 54 min
March7:40 AM7:39 PM11 h 59 min
April6:54 AM8:07 PM13 h 12 min
May6:21 AM8:33 PM14 h 12 min
June6:09 AM8:54 PM14 h 45 min
July6:21 AM8:52 PM14 h 30 min
August6:46 AM8:24 PM13 h 37 min
September7:12 AM7:40 PM12 h 28 min
October7:37 AM6:55 PM11 h 17 min
November7:08 AM5:22 PM10 h 13 min
December7:36 AM5:16 PM9 h 40 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Ermine?

Ermine has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Ermine 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 Ermine

The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 9.6 miles E of Ermine.

Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise CoAlmira · 9.6 mi EOn Windy
Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise CoPound · 10.7 mi EOn Windy
Wise: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Co - MallWise · 15.1 mi SEOn Windy
Josephine: US-23 - MM - 39.1 - NB - Powell Valley Overlook - Wise Counknown · 15.9 mi SEOn Windy
Hawthorne: US-58 ALT - Trent Stunknown · 16.2 mi SEOn Windy
Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631Clintwood · 18.3 mi EOn Windy
Coeburn: US-58 ALT - MM 46.9 - WB - Wise CoCoeburn · 21.1 mi SEOn Windy
Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421Pennington Gap · 27.7 mi SWOn Windy
Duffield: US-23 - US-58 - SR-871 - Scott CoDuffield · 28.3 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ermine.

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Questions about Ermine

Where is Ermine, KY?

Ermine is an unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky, 1.4 miles NE of Mayking.

What county is Ermine in?

Ermine is in Letcher County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Ermine, KY?

The ZIP code for Ermine is 41837.

What is the nearest town to Ermine?

Mayking, 1.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ermine?

Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 9.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ermine?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Ermine?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Ermine?

About 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Ermine?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Ermine?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Ermine have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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