McDowell, KY weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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McDowell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of McDowell.
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What is the weather usually like in McDowell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 47.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,208 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit McDowell: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PRESTONSBURG 3WSW, KY US (USC00156563), adjusted for the elevation of McDowell.
McDowell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in McDowell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in McDowell?
McDowell 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 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 47.6 inches (1,208 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is November.
The best time to visit McDowell is May and August to October. At 823 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in McDowell
What is the hottest month in McDowell?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in McDowell?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in McDowell?
About 47.6 inches (1,208 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in McDowell?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit McDowell?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does McDowell have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in McDowell in November?
Highs average 57°F and lows 32°F, with about 2.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in McDowell?
Around 7:09 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:21 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this McDowell weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of McDowell.
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