Kentucky Klima and Average Wetter
Klima of Kentucky: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Kentucky month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | 3° | -6° | 104 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Februar | 10° | -1° | 94 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| März | 17° | 5° | 104 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 21° | 10° | 163 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Mai | 23° | 13° | 150 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Juni | 29° | 18° | 109 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Juli | 30° | 21° | 121 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 30° | 19° | 81 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 29° | 17° | 72 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Oktober | 21° | 10° | 72 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 14° | 5° | 73 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Dezember | 9° | 0° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Kontinental. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kentucky
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Kentucky compares mit nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Kentucky.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 207 km | 13°C | 1°C cooler | 1135 mm |
| Indianapolis | 207 km | 13°C | 1°C cooler | 1135 mm |
| Hocking Hills State Park | 244 km | 13°C | 1°C cooler | 1124 mm |
| Ohio | 254 km | 13°C | 2°C cooler | 1192 mm |
| Nashville International Airport | 281 km | 17°C | +3°C warmer | 1484 mm |
Klima by national park in Kentucky
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Klima by state park in Kentucky
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Klima by city in Kentucky
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Beste Reisezeit Kentucky
Go in Juni, Juli, August, September and Oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Januar, Februar and Dezember – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Kentucky
Today is slightly warmer than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 24°C is 3.1°C above the 21°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Juni und August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 27°C.
What und pack, what und skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- So.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers – the daily swing is 22°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Januar, Februar and Dezember – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
Kentucky is a state in Vereinigte Staaten. Kentucky is a US state mit der Hauptstadt Frankfort. Die Einwohnerzahl beträgt etwa 4.5 million. Die Hauptstadt ist Frankfort.
Aktuell sind es 16°C (60°F) in Kentucky mit klar. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 13°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 9°C und 24°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 0%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 9.7/10 – ausgezeichnet — jetzt los.
Die beste Reisezeit für Kentucky is Juni, Juli, August, September and Oktober. Das Klima ist continental. Januar, Februar and Dezember sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Juli ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 30°C, während Januar ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um -6°C.
Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 281 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Mammoth Cave National Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Hocking Hills State Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Kurz gesagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 24°C is 3.1°C above the 21°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 12 PM und 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Kentucky today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Kentucky
| Typ | State |
|---|---|
| Land | Vereinigte Staaten |
| Kontinent | Nordamerika |
| Koordinaten | 38°12′3.2″N 84°52′23.9″W (38.2009, -84.8733) |
| Capital | Frankfort |
| Bevölkerung | 4.510.000 |
| Area | 104.656 km² |
| Abbreviation | KY |
| Zeitzone | America/New_York |
| Ortszeit | 11:35 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Beste Monate | Juni, Juli, August, September and Oktober |
| Klima | Kontinental |
Wetter map for Kentucky
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kentucky?
Kentucky is a state in Vereinigte Staaten. Its coordinates are 38.2009, -84.8733. It lies in Nordamerika.
What is the weather like in Kentucky jetzt?
It is currently 16°C (60°F) mit klar. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 46% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time und visit Kentucky?
Juni, Juli, August, September and Oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Kentucky, which has a continental climate. Januar, Februar and Dezember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kentucky in?
Kentucky observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The Ortszeit is 11:35 PM.
How many people live in Kentucky?
Kentucky has a population of approximately 4.5 million.
What is the nearest airport und Kentucky?
The closest airports are Nashville International Airport (BNA), 281 km away and O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 493 km away.
What are the top things und do in Kentucky?
Popular options include Mammoth Cave National Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Hocking Hills State Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, New River Gorge National Park and Grayson Hochlands State Park.
What places are in Kentucky?
Kentucky covers 3 places in this atlas, including Mammoth Cave National Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Louisville.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Wetter Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated Oktober 5, 2026 at 11:35 PM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
