Weather forecast for today
McDowell, KY

Weather forecast for today

Thursday, May 15.

AM Thunderstorms
6:19 am

8:34 pm
EDT
AM Thunderstorms
88°F / 73°F
  • Wind: 8mph SSW
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Precip. probability: 38%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • UV index: 8
On Thursday, in McDowell, early thunderstorms will bring a mix of heavy rain and strong winds.
Minimal precipitation is anticipated for today. The temperature is forecasted to vary between a blazing 87.8°F and a moderately hot 73.4°F.
The maximum heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at a torrid 100.4°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
With a forecast of 87.8°F, the day’s weather feels closer to June than May.
Sunrise will be at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:34 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 15min.

Current condition

Mostly Cloudy
12:44 am EDT
Mostly Cloudy
  • 66°F
  • Feels like: 66°F
  • Wind: 3mph S
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Dewpoint: 63°F
  • Pressure: 29.81"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
Currently, in McDowell, the sky is predominantly covered by clouds, with occasional clear spots.
The temperature is a comfortable 66.2°F. The current temperature is far from the maximum of 87.8°F anticipated for today.

Weather radar - McDowell, KY

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature?
Currently (12:44 am EDT) it is 66.2°F in McDowell.
What is the weather forecast for McDowell for today?
Today, rain and thunderstorms are expected early in the day.
Will it rain today?
Today, there is a low chance of minimal precipitation in McDowell.
What will be the highest temperature today in McDowell?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 87.8°F, while the minimum temperature will be 73.4°F. The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is computed to be 100.4°F.
The highest temperature will be noticeably higher than the average maximum of 76.5°F in May. The lowest temperature will be also noticeably higher than the average low of 54°F.
When is the sunrise / sunset today?
On Thursday, in McDowell, sunrise will be at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:34 pm (EDT).
How many hours of daylight will McDowell have today?
In McDowell, today, there will be 14h and 15min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

2 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 3mph S
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 3mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
6 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 3mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 16%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 8mi
Sunrise: 6:19 am
8 am
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 3mph S
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Precip. probability: 39%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
10 am
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    86°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 86°F
  • Feels like:
    90°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 86°F
  • Feels like:
    90°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
8 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    86°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 8:34 pm
10 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Today, in McDowell, primarily cloudy and occasionally lightning-active weather is predicted.
With minimal precipitation of 0.04", rainfall is expected at 8 am and 9 am.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 66.2°F and the highest temperature of 86°F. The hottest part of the day will be from 4 pm to 6 pm.
The maximum temperature will be more close to June's average high of 83.5°F than May's 76.5°F. The lowest temperature is also more in line with June's average minimum of 59.5°F than the usual minimum of 54°F in May.
Updated: May 15, 2025 @ 04:44:03 UTC
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McDowell, Kentucky, USA

  • en: McDowell, Kentucky, USA
  • es: McDowell, Kentucky, EE.UU.
  • hr: Makdouэll, Kentaki, SAD
  • sr: Makdouэll, Kentaki, SAD
  • zh: McDowell, 肯塔基, 美国
  • Latitude: 37.455934°
  • Longitude: -82.736269°
  • Elevation: 702 ft
  • Current time: 12:44am EDT
  • Sunrise: 6:19 am EDT
  • Sunset: 8:34 pm EDT
  • Timezone: America/New_York
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