Kentucky Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Kentucky: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Kentucky month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 3° | -6° | 104 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 10° | -1° | 94 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 17° | 5° | 104 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| apríl | 21° | 10° | 163 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 23° | 13° | 150 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júní | 29° | 18° | 109 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júlí | 30° | 21° | 121 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ágúst | 30° | 19° | 81 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 29° | 17° | 72 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 21° | 10° | 72 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| nóvember | 14° | 5° | 73 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 9° | 0° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Heimsálfaal. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kentucky
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Kentucky compares með 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 |
Loftslag by national park in Kentucky
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by state park in Kentucky
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by city in Kentucky
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Best time til visit Kentucky
Go in júní, júlí, ágúst, september and október. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, febrúar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Kentucky
Today is slightly warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 24°C is 3.1°C above the 21°C typical for this month.
Rigning 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 júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 27°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sun.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 janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Kentucky is a state in Bandaríkin. Kentucky is a US state með höfuðborg í Frankfort. Íbúafjöldinn er um 4.5 million. Höfuðborgin er Frankfort.
Núna er hitinn 16°C (60°F) in Kentucky með clear. Hitinn finnst vera 13°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 9°C til 24°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - frábært — farðu núna.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Kentucky is júní, júlí, ágúst, september and október. Loftslagið er continental. janúar, febrúar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. júlí is the warmest month með average highs near 30°C, while janúar is the coldest með lows near -6°C.
The closest major airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 281 km away. Nearby highlights include Mammoth Cave National Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Hocking Hills State Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Í einföldu máli. Today is slightly warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 24°C is 3.1°C above the 21°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 12 PM til 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
| Tegund | State |
|---|---|
| Land | Bandaríkin |
| Heimsálfa | Norður-Ameríka |
| Hnit | 38°12′3.2″N 84°52′23.9″W (38.2009, -84.8733) |
| Capital | Frankfort |
| Mannfjöldi | 4.510.000 |
| Area | 104.656 km² |
| Abbreviation | KY |
| Tímabelti | America/New_York |
| Staðartími | 12:11 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | júní, júlí, ágúst, september and október |
| Loftslag | Heimsálfaal |
Veður map for Kentucky
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kentucky?
Kentucky is a state in Bandaríkin. Its coordinates are 38.2009, -84.8733. It lies in Norður-Ameríka.
What is the weather like in Kentucky núna?
It is currently 16°C (60°F) með clear. Raki is 46% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Kentucky?
júní, júlí, ágúst, september and október offer the most comfortable conditions in Kentucky, which has a continental climate. janúar, febrúar and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kentucky in?
Kentucky observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 12:11 AM.
How many people live in Kentucky?
Kentucky has a population of approximately 4.5 million.
What is the nearest airport til 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 til 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 Háttlands 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Veður 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 október 6, 2026 at 12:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
