Hecla, KY
Unincorporated community in Hopkins County, Kentucky
Hecla is a small unincorporated community in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It is 1.3 miles SE of Earlington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42410.
Hecla at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Hopkins County
- ZIP code
- 42410
- Nearest town
- Earlington (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.2850, -87.5269
Weather in Hecla now
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Hecla weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hecla.
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What is the weather usually like in Hecla?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 52.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,326 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hecla: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MADISONVILLE, KY US (USC00155067), adjusted for the elevation of Hecla.
Hecla weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hecla through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 4:41 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Hecla?
Hecla has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Hecla is April–May and September–October. 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 Hecla
The closest live webcam is Hopkinsville, 30.4 miles S of Hecla.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hecla.
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Questions about Hecla
Where is Hecla, KY?
Hecla is an unincorporated community in Hopkins County, Kentucky, 1.3 miles SE of Earlington.
What county is Hecla in?
Hecla is in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Hecla, KY?
The ZIP code for Hecla is 42410.
What is the nearest town to Hecla?
Earlington, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hecla?
Yes. The closest is Hopkinsville, 30.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hecla?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Hecla?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Hecla?
About 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Hecla?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Hecla?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hecla have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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