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Retirement Living In Southeast Kentucky


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Area Description

Laurel County is located about halfway between Lexington, Kentucky and Knoxville, Tennessee at the junction of Interstate I-75 and the Cumberland Falls Highway and Hal Rogers Parkway (formerly Daniel Boone Parkway). This is a unique and beautiful area with a rich history.

Today, London's strategic location and the relatively low cost of living are major contributors to the fact that Laurel County is one of the fastest growing counties in Kentucky.

In addition to being a transportation, governmental, medical, shopping, services and tourism center, we have a growing complex of solid employers. Our educational resources; from elementary to college level are exemplary. The area has a strong and rich history of tradition, church and family centered living.

Moderately priced housing and some of the nation’s lowest utility costs, along with a moderate climate and close proximity to huge forests, beautiful lakes, tourist attractions and the metropolitan areas of Lexington and Knoxville all combine to make this a very special area for visitors, new residents and business opportunities.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Southeast Kentucky?

For those of you that retire in Southeast Kentucky, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 30's and highs in the mid 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 20's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in Southeast Kentucky!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Southeast Kentucky such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 50's and highs in the upper 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Southeast Kentucky!

Summertime in Southeast Kentucky is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the mid 70's and highs in the mid 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Expect a few days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Southeast Kentucky, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the upper 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  24 F°  34 F°  44 F°
 Feb  27 F°  38 F°  48 F°
 Mar  34 F°  46 F°  58 F°
 Apr  42 F°  55 F°  68 F°
 May  51 F°  63 F°  76 F°
 Jun  60 F°  72 F°  83 F°
 Jul  65 F°  75 F°  86 F°
 Aug  63 F°  74 F°  85 F°
 Sep  55 F°  67 F°  79 F°
 Oct  43 F°  56 F°  69 F°
 Nov  35 F°  46 F°  58 F°
 Dec  27 F°  37 F°  47 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  23  1
 Feb  0  20  0
 Mar  0  15  0
 Apr  0  5  0
 May  0  0  0
 Jun  2  0  0
 Jul  6  0  0
 Aug  6  0  0
 Sep  2  0  0
 Oct  0  5  0
 Nov  0  13  0
 Dec  0  21  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  4 "  11  26 %
 Feb  4 "  11  28 %
 Mar  4 "  12  34 %
 Apr  4 "  12  42 %
 May  5 "  13  54 %
 Jun  5 "  11  63 %
 Jul  4 "  11  67 %
 Aug  4 "  9  65 %
 Sep  4 "  8  58 %
 Oct  3 "  8  47 %
 Nov  4 "  10  37 %
 Dec  4 "  12  30 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  4 "  5  2
 Feb  3 "  3  2
 Mar  1 "  1  1
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  0 "  0  0
 Dec  1 "  2  1


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