Lee County Climate
Lee County, Kentucky
Avg Annual Temp
55.5°F
Annual Precip
50.3"
Annual Snowfall
17.1"
Extreme Heat Days
20.25
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Lee County Weather
Typical humid subtropical weather
Lee County’s 55.5°F average is slightly warmer than the national median. The environment brings a substantial 50.3 inches of rain per year, which is 12 inches above the US average.
Aligned with Kentucky state averages
The county stays within 0.7 degrees of the Kentucky state average temperature. It also aligns almost perfectly with the state's 50.6-inch annual precipitation average.
Snowier than neighboring Laurel
Lee is significantly snowier than nearby Laurel, recording 17.1 inches compared to Laurel's 5.7. It shares a similar extreme heat profile with Letcher, seeing about 20 days over 90°F.
Crisp winters with high snowfall
Winters are crisp with an average of 36.2°F and significant snowfall totaling 17.1 inches. Summers peak in July with an average of 75.1°F and 20 days of extreme heat.
Stock up on winter gear
Residents need robust winter equipment like snow shovels and salt to handle the high snowfall. Ensure HVAC systems are serviced for both the winter chill and the 20 days of summer heat.
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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.