Lawson, KY
Unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky
Lawson is a small unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It is 5.2 miles SE of Jackson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41301.
Lawson at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Breathitt County
- ZIP code
- 41301
- Nearest town
- Jackson (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.6019, -83.4586
Weather in Lawson now
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Lawson weather by the hour
Lawson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lawson.
This week in Lawson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lawson
What is the weather usually like in Lawson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 48.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,243 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lawson: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station QUICKSAND, KY US (USC00156624), adjusted for the elevation of Lawson.
Lawson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lawson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:14 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 11 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lawson?
Lawson has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 48.9 inches (1,243 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Lawson 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 Lawson
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 55.3 miles SE of Lawson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lawson.
Do you know Lawson? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Lawson special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Lawson, KY
Tap any road on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Lawson Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Towns near Lawson
Other communities near Lawson
Questions about Lawson
Where is Lawson, KY?
Lawson is an unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky, 5.2 miles SE of Jackson.
What county is Lawson in?
Lawson is in Breathitt County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Lawson, KY?
The ZIP code for Lawson is 41301.
What is the nearest town to Lawson?
Jackson, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lawson?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 55.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lawson?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Lawson?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Lawson?
About 48.9 inches (1,243 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Lawson?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Lawson?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lawson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
Last updated: