What’s the climate like in Louisville?
The current climate of Louisville features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 7°C. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Louisville in recent years was 38°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -14°C in December 2022.
On average, Louisville gets 1560 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 26 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Louisville?
The best time to visit Louisville for pleasant to warm weather is April, May and July through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Louisville.
Climate Table of Louisville
The climate table of Louisville 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) | 7 | 9 | 14 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 23 | 13 | 10 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 75 | 124 | 162 | 134 | 102 | 243 | 152 | 121 | 90 | 106 | 152 | 99 |
| Snow (cm) | 7,2 | 5,6 | 6,0 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,3 | 1,8 |
| UV Index | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
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: 21°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 7°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1560 mm per year, averaging 130 mm per month
- Snowfall: 26 cm per year
- Driest months: 75 mm in January, 90 mm in September and 99 mm in December
- Wettest months: 243 mm in June, 162 mm in March and 152 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Louisville
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Louisville, Kentucky. 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 Louisville
This graph shows how much precipitation Louisville, Kentucky, 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 Louisville
This graph shows how much snow Louisville, Kentucky, 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 Louisville
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Louisville, Kentucky. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Louisville
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Louisville, Kentucky. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Louisville
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Louisville, Kentucky, 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 Louisville
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Louisville, Kentucky, 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 Louisville by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Louisville. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
