Powell County Climate
Powell County, Kentucky
Avg Annual Temp
54.6°F
Annual Precip
52.5"
Annual Snowfall
11.6"
Extreme Heat Days
12.8
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Powell County Weather
A Cool, Wet Appalachian Climate
Powell County's 54.6°F average temperature is cooler than the national median for humid subtropical zones. It is a wet region, receiving 52.5 inches of annual precipitation.
One of Kentucky's Cooler Counties
At 54.6°F, Powell County is significantly cooler than the Kentucky state average of 56.2°F. It also receives more rain than the average Kentucky county.
More Snow and Less Heat
Powell County sees 11.6 inches of snow, nearly triple that of Ohio County in the west. It only experiences 13 extreme heat days, far fewer than most western neighbors.
Snowy Winters and Mild Summers
The county is a winter outlier with 11.6 inches of snow and a January average of 32.9°F. Summers are mild, with a July average of 74.4°F and very few days over 90°F.
Prepare for Snow and Moisture
Invest in quality snow tires and shovels to manage the 11.6 inches of annual snowfall. Residents should also prioritize home sealing to protect against 52.5 inches of annual rain.
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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.