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Harlan, KY Weather


Harlan, KY climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 85.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 23.80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Harlan is 51.18 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 5.28 Inches.

Weather Data

Current Conditions

(Updated: 8:00 AM EST MON NOV 23 2009)

Overcast Overcast, 52°F Humidity: 88% Dewpoint: 48°F
Wind Speed: W 3.5 MPH (3 KT) Heat Index: 52°F
Barometer: 30.15 in. Wind Chill: 52°F

Weather Forecast

(Generated: 4:00 AM EST MON NOV 23 2009)
Hi: 51°F Today: Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Light winds.
Lo: 45°F
Hi: 61°F Tuesday: Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Light winds.
Lo: 43°F
Hi: 59°F Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds at 5 to 10 mph.
Lo: 40°F
Hi: 48°F Thanksgiving day: Cloudy and cooler with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Highs 45 to 50.
Lo: 31°F
Hi: 41°F Friday: Cloudy with a good chance of rain showers. Snow May mix in with the rain early. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Lo: 30°F
Hi: 45°F Saturday: Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain or snow showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Lo: 31°F

Moon, Sunrise and Sunset

First Quarter Moon Moon Phase: First Quarter Moon Civil Twilight:
6:51 AM EST
Sunrise:
7:19 AM EST
Sunset:
5:19 PM EST
Civil Twilight:
5:47 PM EST

Normal Climate

Normal Temperatures

(BAXTER Weather station, 0.65 miles from Harlan)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
Max °F 44.0 48.6 58.2 67.9 75.6 82.4 85.9 84.9 78.8 68.5 57.9 48.0 66.7
Mean °F 33.9 37.4 45.7 54.1 62.9 70.9 75.0 73.9 67.5 55.9 45.9 37.6 55.1
Min °F 23.8 26.2 33.1 40.3 50.2 59.3 64.1 62.8 56.2 43.3 33.9 27.2 43.4

Normal Precipitation

(BAXTER Weather station, 0.65 miles from Harlan)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
Inch 4.48 4.00 4.88 4.18 5.28 4.51 4.62 4.36 3.22 3.18 4.12 4.35 51.18