Slemp, KY
Unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky
Slemp is a small unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky. It is 8.0 miles NE of Blackey, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41763.
Slemp at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Letcher County
- ZIP code
- 41763
- Nearest town
- Blackey (8.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.0786, -83.1117
Weather in Slemp now
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Slemp weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Slemp.
This week in Slemp
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Slemp
What is the weather usually like in Slemp?
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 Slemp: 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 Slemp.
Slemp weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Slemp through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Slemp?
Slemp 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 Slemp 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 Slemp
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 22.6 miles S of Slemp.
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Questions about Slemp
Where is Slemp, KY?
Slemp is an unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky, 8.0 miles NE of Blackey.
What county is Slemp in?
Slemp is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Slemp, KY?
The ZIP code for Slemp is 41763.
What is the nearest town to Slemp?
Blackey, 8.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Slemp?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 22.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Slemp?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Slemp?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Slemp?
About 49.9 inches (1,267 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Slemp?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Slemp?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Slemp have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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