Letcher, KY
Unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky
Letcher is a small unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky. It is 1.6 miles W of Blackey, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41832.
Letcher at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Letcher County
- ZIP code
- 41832
- Nearest town
- Blackey (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.1450, -82.9592
Weather in Letcher now
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Letcher weather by the hour
Letcher weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Letcher.
This week in Letcher
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Letcher
What is the weather usually like in Letcher?
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 Letcher: 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 Letcher.
Letcher weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Letcher through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Letcher?
Letcher 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 Letcher 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 Letcher
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 18.5 miles E of Letcher.
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Questions about Letcher
Where is Letcher, KY?
Letcher is an unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky, 1.6 miles W of Blackey.
What county is Letcher in?
Letcher is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Letcher, KY?
The ZIP code for Letcher is 41832.
What is the nearest town to Letcher?
Blackey, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Letcher?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 18.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Letcher?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Letcher?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Letcher?
About 49.9 inches (1,267 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Letcher?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Letcher?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Letcher have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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