Southdown, KY
Unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky
Southdown is a small unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky. It is 2.0 miles SE of Mayking, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41815.
Southdown at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Letcher County
- ZIP code
- 41815
- Nearest town
- Mayking (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.1583, -82.7972
Weather in Southdown now
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Southdown weather by the hour
Southdown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Southdown.
This week in Southdown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Southdown
What is the weather usually like in Southdown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 50.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,284 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Southdown: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHITESBURG 2SE, KY US (USC00158635), adjusted for the elevation of Southdown.
Southdown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Southdown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Southdown?
Southdown has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Southdown is May–June and August–September. 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 Southdown
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 9.6 miles E of Southdown.
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Questions about Southdown
Where is Southdown, KY?
Southdown is an unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky, 2.0 miles SE of Mayking.
What county is Southdown in?
Southdown is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Southdown, KY?
The ZIP code for Southdown is 41815.
What is the nearest town to Southdown?
Mayking, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Southdown?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 9.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Southdown?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Southdown?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Southdown?
About 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Southdown?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Southdown?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Southdown have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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