What’s the climate like in Kentucky?
The current climate of Kentucky features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 6°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kentucky in recent years was 37°C in September 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -14°C in February 2015.
On average, Kentucky gets 1269 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 11 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate of Kentucky is based on weather data from . Other spots, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Kentucky for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Kentucky?
The best time to visit Kentucky for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kentucky. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Kentucky
The climate table of Kentucky shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 13 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -3 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 84 | 131 | 90 | 100 | 109 | 106 | 120 | 97 | 76 | 85 | 130 | 141 |
| Snow (cm) | 4,7 | 1,6 | 2,1 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 1,1 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1269 mm per year, averaging 106 mm per month
- Snowfall: 11 cm per year
- Driest months: 76 mm in September, 84 mm in January and 85 mm in October
- Wettest months: 141 mm in December, 131 mm in February and 130 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Kentucky
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kentucky, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kentucky
This graph shows how much precipitation Kentucky, United States, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Kentucky
This graph shows how much snow Kentucky, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kentucky
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kentucky, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kentucky
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kentucky, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kentucky
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kentucky, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kentucky
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kentucky, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Kentucky by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kentucky. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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