Rhea, KY
Unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky
Rhea is a small unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky. It is 2.8 miles S of Ages, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40806.
Rhea at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Harlan County
- ZIP code
- 40806
- Nearest town
- Ages (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.8989, -83.2539
Weather in Rhea now
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Rhea weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rhea.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rhea
What is the weather usually like in Rhea?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 52.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,326 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rhea: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BAXTER, KY US (USC00150450), adjusted for the elevation of Rhea.
Rhea weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rhea through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rhea?
Rhea has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Rhea 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 Rhea
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 16.3 miles SE of Rhea.
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Questions about Rhea
Where is Rhea, KY?
Rhea is an unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky, 2.8 miles S of Ages.
What county is Rhea in?
Rhea is in Harlan County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Rhea, KY?
The ZIP code for Rhea is 40806.
What is the nearest town to Rhea?
Ages, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rhea?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 16.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rhea?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Rhea?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Rhea?
About 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Rhea?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rhea?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rhea have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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