Laurel County Climate
Laurel County, Kentucky
Avg Annual Temp
56.9°F
Annual Precip
51.9"
Annual Snowfall
5.7"
Extreme Heat Days
20.5
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Laurel County Weather
Warmer than the national median
Laurel County's 56.9°F average temperature is warmer than the national median of 53.8°F. The humid subtropical climate here brings a substantial 51.9 inches of rain annually.
Warmer and wetter than state norms
The county is 0.7 degrees warmer than the Kentucky state average of 56.2°F. It also exceeds the state precipitation average by over an inch, totaling 51.9 inches per year.
Matching heat with higher rainfall
Laurel's 21 extreme heat days match neighbor Lawrence County but far exceed Letcher's 15. Its 51.9 inches of rain is notably higher than Lawrence's 46.6 inches.
Hot July days and snowy winters
July averages peak at 76.3°F while winters drop to 38.4°F on average. Residents experience about 5.7 inches of snow and 21 days above 90°F annually.
Prepare for heat and heavy rain
Efficient cooling is essential for those 21 extreme heat days. Invest in rain-ready gear and maintain proper drainage to handle the heavy 51.9 inches of annual precipitation.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.