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Prestonsburg (KY) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Prestonsburg is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Prestonsburg, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in August to a chilly 6°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -5°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Prestonsburg experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1196 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Prestonsburg, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives high rainfall, with an average of 148 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, November, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 66 mm over 10 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Prestonsburg Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Prestonsburg (KY)

Fri   Dec 27
16°C | 5°C
SE 4 m/s
13 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Sat   Dec 28
18°C | 10°C
S 3 m/s
4 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Sun   Dec 29
17°C | 9°C
SW 9 m/s
24 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

The best time of year to visit Prestonsburg in the United States of America

During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Prestonsburg?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Prestonsburg?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Prestonsburg?
    July tops the wettest month list with 148 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Prestonsburg?
    November is the driest month with 66 mm of precipitation.

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