Lecta, KY
Unincorporated community in Barren County, Kentucky
Lecta is a small unincorporated community in Barren County, Kentucky. It is 3.9 miles W of Glasgow, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42141.
Lecta at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Barren County
- ZIP code
- 42141
- Nearest town
- Glasgow (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.0111, -85.8561
Weather in Lecta now
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Lecta weather by the hour
Lecta weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lecta.
This week in Lecta
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lecta
What is the weather usually like in Lecta?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 54.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,394 mm
- 5.7 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lecta: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GLASGOW, KY US (USC00153246), adjusted for the elevation of Lecta.
Lecta weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lecta through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 7:45 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:20 AM | 4:35 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 6:48 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lecta?
Lecta has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 54.9 inches (1,394 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lecta 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 Lecta
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 18.1 miles NW of Lecta.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lecta.
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Questions about Lecta
Where is Lecta, KY?
Lecta is an unincorporated community in Barren County, Kentucky, 3.9 miles W of Glasgow.
What county is Lecta in?
Lecta is in Barren County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Lecta, KY?
The ZIP code for Lecta is 42141.
What is the nearest town to Lecta?
Glasgow, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lecta?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 18.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lecta?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Lecta?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Lecta?
About 54.9 inches (1,394 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Lecta?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lecta?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lecta have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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