Thornton Gap, Kentucky
Thornton Gap: a city in Letcher County, Kentucky.
About
Thornton Gap is a city located in the county of Letcher in the U.S. state of Kentucky.
Quick Facts about Thornton Gap
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Letcher County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.2026,-82.7924 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:40:26 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 65℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Thornton Gap is located at 37°12'9"N 82°47'33"W (37.2026000, -82.7923800).
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Weather
65°F
Mostly Sunny
7 mph WNW
This Afternoon
Mostly sunny. High near 65, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Thornton Gap, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 248192 | Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology | Whitesburg (KY) | 41858 |
Closest post offices linked to Thornton Gap.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Post Office | Deane (KY) | 41812 |
Other cities in Letcher County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Letcher County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | 1,895 | City in Kentucky |
| Whitesburg | 1,813 | City in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America |