Morehead, KY weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Morehead weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Morehead.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Morehead
What is the weather usually like in Morehead?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 50.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,290 mm
- 12.3 insnowfall per year · 31 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Morehead: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAVE RUN LAKE, KY US (USC00152791), adjusted for the elevation of Morehead.
Morehead weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Morehead through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:22 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:13 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:41 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Morehead?
Morehead 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 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 50.8 inches (1,290 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Morehead is May–June and August–September. At 738 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 Morehead
What is the hottest month in Morehead?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Morehead?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Morehead?
About 50.8 inches (1,290 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Morehead?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Morehead?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Morehead have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Morehead in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 35°F, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Morehead?
Around 7:13 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:23 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Morehead weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Morehead.
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