Kona, KY
Unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky
Kona is a small unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky. It is 0.7 miles NW of Millstone, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41849.
Kona at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Letcher County
- ZIP code
- 41849
- Nearest town
- Millstone (0.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.1575, -82.7389
Weather in Kona now
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Kona weather by the hour
Kona weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kona.
This week in Kona
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kona
What is the weather usually like in Kona?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 50.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,284 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kona: 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 Kona.
Kona weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kona through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Kona?
Kona 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 Kona 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 Kona
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 6.4 miles E of Kona.
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Questions about Kona
Where is Kona, KY?
Kona is an unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky, 0.7 miles NW of Millstone.
What county is Kona in?
Kona is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Kona, KY?
The ZIP code for Kona is 41849.
What is the nearest town to Kona?
Millstone, 0.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kona?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 6.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kona?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Kona?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Kona?
About 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Kona?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Kona?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kona have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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