Louellen, KY

Unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky

Louellen is a small unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky. It is 5.3 miles SW of Kenvir, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40849.

Louellen at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Harlan County
ZIP code
40849
Nearest town
Kenvir (5.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.9128, -83.0942

Weather in Louellen now

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Louellen weather by the hour

Louellen weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Louellen.

This week in Louellen

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Louellen

What is the weather usually like in Louellen?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°36°54°72°90°45°23°Jan49°26°Feb59°32°Mar69°40°Apr76°50°May83°59°Jun85°63°Jul85°62°Aug81°55°Sep71°42°Oct58°31°Nov48°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.4"Jan4.4"Feb4.9"Mar4.6"Apr4.3"May4.4"Jun4.4"Jul3.9"Aug3.7"Sep3.0"Oct2.9"Nov4.8"Dec

Best time to visit Louellen: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PENNINGTON GAP, VA US (USC00446626), adjusted for the elevation of Louellen.

Louellen weather month by month

January
45° 23°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow
February
49° 26°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow
March
59° 32°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
April
69° 40°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
76° 50°F
4.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
83° 59°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 63°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
85° 62°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
81° 55°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
71° 42°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 31°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
48° 26°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Louellen through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:42 AM5:40 PM9 h 58 min
February7:19 AM6:13 PM10 h 54 min
March7:41 AM7:40 PM11 h 59 min
April6:56 AM8:08 PM13 h 11 min
May6:22 AM8:34 PM14 h 11 min
June6:11 AM8:54 PM14 h 43 min
July6:23 AM8:53 PM14 h 29 min
August6:48 AM8:25 PM13 h 37 min
September7:13 AM7:41 PM12 h 27 min
October7:38 AM6:57 PM11 h 18 min
November7:09 AM5:24 PM10 h 14 min
December7:36 AM5:18 PM9 h 41 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Louellen?

Louellen has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Louellen is May–June 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 Louellen

The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 11.4 miles SE of Louellen.

Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421Pennington Gap · 11.4 mi SEOn Windy
Duffield: US-23 - US-58 - SR-871 - Scott CoDuffield · 21.7 mi SEOn Windy
Josephine: US-23 - MM - 39.1 - NB - Powell Valley Overlook - Wise Counknown · 23.5 mi EOn Windy
Hawthorne: US-58 ALT - Trent Stunknown · 26.9 mi EOn Windy
Wise: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Co - MallWise · 27.8 mi EOn Windy
Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise CoPound · 30.2 mi NEOn Windy
Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise CoAlmira · 30.9 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Louellen.

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Questions about Louellen

Where is Louellen, KY?

Louellen is an unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky, 5.3 miles SW of Kenvir.

What county is Louellen in?

Louellen is in Harlan County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Louellen, KY?

The ZIP code for Louellen is 40849.

What is the nearest town to Louellen?

Kenvir, 5.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Louellen?

Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 11.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Louellen?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Louellen?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Louellen?

About 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in Louellen?

Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Louellen?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Louellen have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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