Leatherwood, KY
Unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky
Leatherwood is a small unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky. It is 10.3 miles E of Cumberland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41777.
Leatherwood at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Harlan County
- ZIP code
- 41777
- Nearest town
- Cumberland (10.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.0328, -83.1725
Weather in Leatherwood now
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Leatherwood weather by the hour
Leatherwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Leatherwood.
This week in Leatherwood
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Leatherwood
What is the weather usually like in Leatherwood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 49.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,267 mm
- 16.7 insnowfall per year · 42 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Leatherwood: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SKYLINE 1 SE, KY US (USC00157431), adjusted for the elevation of Leatherwood.
Leatherwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Leatherwood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Leatherwood?
Leatherwood has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.9 inches (1,267 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Leatherwood is May and August to 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 Leatherwood
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 20.7 miles SE of Leatherwood.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Leatherwood.
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Questions about Leatherwood
Where is Leatherwood, KY?
Leatherwood is an unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky, 10.3 miles E of Cumberland.
What county is Leatherwood in?
Leatherwood is in Harlan County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Leatherwood, KY?
The ZIP code for Leatherwood is 41777.
What is the nearest town to Leatherwood?
Cumberland, 10.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Leatherwood?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 20.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Leatherwood?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Leatherwood?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Leatherwood?
About 49.9 inches (1,267 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Leatherwood?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Leatherwood?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Leatherwood have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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