What is today's weather forecast for Whitesburg, KY?

Today's forecast for Whitesburg shows a high of 41 degrees and a low of 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of sprinkles between 2pm and 3pm.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Whitesburg, KY?

The 7-day forecast for Whitesburg shows highs from 34 to 57 degrees and lows from -1 to 39 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Whitesburg, KY this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Whitesburg this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (80% chance), Saturday (80% chance), Sunday (20% chance), Wednesday (20% chance), Thursday (60% chance).

How accurate is the Whitesburg weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Whitesburg forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Whitesburg, KY Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Winter Weather Advisory

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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30°F
Feels Like 30°F

Humidity 99% Dew Point 30°F Wind Calm Barometer N/A

Solar Rad 152 w/m²

Report from a personal weather station 8.4 mi. NE of central Whitesburg
at 8:45 AM Fri, Dec 12, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriDec 12

80%

SatDec 13

SunDec 14

20%

-1

MonDec 15

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

ThuDec 18

60%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures dip from 41°F to a low of 34°F mid-week, then warm to 57°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain or snow likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 47°F and lows around 28°F.

This Date in Weather History

1967 - From December 12th through the 20th a series of snowstorms buries Flagstaff, AZ with nearly 85 inches of snow.

Whitesburg, KY 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Dec 12

Day: Rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of sprinkles between 2pm and 3pm. High near 41. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.

Saturday Dec 13

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Light west southwest wind.

Night: Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 16. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Sunday Dec 14

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 14 by 5pm. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -1.

Monday Dec 15

Day: Sunny, with a high near 34.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

About Whitesburg, KY

Whitesburg is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Letcher County, Kentucky, United States. The population was at the 2020 census and an estimated 1,711 in 2022. It was named for John D. White, a state politician and Speaker of the United States House.

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