McCreary County Climate
McCreary County, Kentucky
Avg Annual Temp
54.9°F
Annual Precip
56.1"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
15.8
days >= 90°F/yr
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About McCreary County Weather
A Cool and Rainy Highland Climate
McCreary County's 54.9°F annual average is near the national median, but its 56.1 inches of rain is exceptionally high. This creates a lush, humid environment with frequent precipitation.
One of Kentucky's Wettest Spots
At 56.1 inches, McCreary far exceeds the state average rainfall of 50.6 inches. It is also over a degree cooler than the Kentucky state average temperature of 56.2°F.
Cooler and Wetter Than Neighbors
McCreary is much wetter than nearby Martin County and significantly cooler than McLean County. It experiences only 16 extreme heat days, the lowest in this regional group.
Mild Summers and Damp Winters
July averages a pleasant 74.4°F, and extreme heat is rare with only 16 days reaching 90°F. Winters are cold but moist, with January temperatures averaging 34.5°F.
Waterproofing is the Top Priority
The high annual rainfall requires excellent roof maintenance and basement waterproofing. While heat is less of a concern, residents should prepare for high humidity and damp winter conditions.
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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.