Thornton Gap, KY
Unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky
Thornton Gap is a small unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky. It is 3.6 miles SE of Millstone, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41855.
Thornton Gap at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Letcher County
- ZIP code
- 41855
- Nearest town
- Millstone (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.2025, -82.7925
Weather in Thornton Gap now
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Thornton Gap weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thornton Gap.
This week in Thornton Gap
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thornton Gap
What is the weather usually like in Thornton Gap?
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 Thornton Gap: 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 Thornton Gap.
Thornton Gap weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thornton Gap through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:38 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 | 6:20 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:09 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 Thornton Gap?
Thornton Gap 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 Thornton Gap 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 Thornton Gap
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 9.9 miles E of Thornton Gap.
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Questions about Thornton Gap
Where is Thornton Gap, KY?
Thornton Gap is an unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky, 3.6 miles SE of Millstone.
What county is Thornton Gap in?
Thornton Gap is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Thornton Gap, KY?
The ZIP code for Thornton Gap is 41855.
What is the nearest town to Thornton Gap?
Millstone, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thornton Gap?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 9.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thornton Gap?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Thornton Gap?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Thornton Gap?
About 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Thornton Gap?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Thornton Gap?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thornton Gap have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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