Leon, KY
Unincorporated community in Carter County, Kentucky
Leon is a small unincorporated community in Carter County, Kentucky. It is 4.0 miles NE of Grayson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41143.
Leon at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Carter County
- ZIP code
- 41143
- Nearest town
- Grayson (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.2878, -82.9769
Weather in Leon now
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Leon weather by the hour
Leon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Leon.
This week in Leon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Leon
What is the weather usually like in Leon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 47.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,214 mm
- 3.4 insnowfall per year · 9 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Leon: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRAYSON 3 SW, KY US (USC00153391), adjusted for the elevation of Leon.
Leon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Leon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:37 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Leon?
Leon has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 47.8 inches (1,214 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Leon 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 Leon
The closest live webcam is Ironton: Oakley Clark Collins Bridge, South Pier, D09-008, 22.8 miles NE of Leon.
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Questions about Leon
Where is Leon, KY?
Leon is an unincorporated community in Carter County, Kentucky, 4.0 miles NE of Grayson.
What county is Leon in?
Leon is in Carter County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Leon, KY?
The ZIP code for Leon is 41143.
What is the nearest town to Leon?
Grayson, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Leon?
Yes. The closest is Ironton: Oakley Clark Collins Bridge, South Pier, D09-008, 22.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Leon?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Leon?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Leon?
About 47.8 inches (1,214 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Leon?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Leon?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Leon have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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