Leitchfield, KY has a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and relatively mild winters. During the summer months, temperatures average in the mid-80s Fahrenheit and can reach as high as 90°F. In the winter, temperatures average in the mid 40s and can dip below freezing on occasion. Precipitation is common throughout the year and can range from light showers to heavy storms. The area also receives an average of 44 inches of snowfall each year due to its location in the northern part of the state.
Leitchfield, Kentucky gets 51 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Leitchfield averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 194 sunny days per year in Leitchfield. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Leitchfield gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year