Kentucky Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Kentucky: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Kentucky month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 3° | -6° | 104 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 10° | -1° | 94 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maart | 17° | 5° | 104 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 21° | 10° | 163 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 23° | 13° | 150 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 29° | 18° | 109 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 30° | 21° | 121 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 30° | 19° | 81 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 29° | 17° | 72 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 21° | 10° | 72 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 14° | 5° | 73 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 9° | 0° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Continental. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kentucky
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Kentucky compares met 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 |
Klimaat by national park in Kentucky
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by state park in Kentucky
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by city in Kentucky
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd Kentucky
Go in juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and december – 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 en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 27°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- zoglasses, 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 januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Kentucky is a state in Verenigde Staten. Kentucky is a US state met als hoofdstad Frankfort. Er wonen ongeveer 4.5 million. De hoofdstad is Frankfort.
Op dit moment is het 16°C (60°F) in Kentucky met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 13°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 9°C en 24°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.7/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Kentucky is juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober. Het klimaat is continental. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 30°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -6°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 281 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Mammoth Cave National Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Hocking Hills State Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Kort gezegd. 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 en be outside is roughly 12 PM en 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
| Type | State |
|---|---|
| Land | Verenigde Staten |
| Continent | Noord-Amerika |
| Coördinaten | 38°12′3.2″N 84°52′23.9″W (38.2009, -84.8733) |
| Capital | Frankfort |
| Bevolking | 4.510.000 |
| Area | 104.656 km² |
| Abbreviation | KY |
| Tijdzone | America/New_York |
| Lokale tijd | 10:56 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Beste maanden | juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober |
| Klimaat | Continental |
Weer map for Kentucky
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Explore Kentucky
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kentucky?
Kentucky is a state in Verenigde Staten. Its coordinates are 38.2009, -84.8733. It lies in Noord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Kentucky nu?
It is currently 16°C (60°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 46% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Kentucky?
juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Kentucky, which has a continental climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kentucky in?
Kentucky observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The lokale tijd is 10:56 PM.
How many people live in Kentucky?
Kentucky has a population of approximately 4.5 million.
What is the nearest airport en 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 en 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 Hooglands 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weer 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 10:56 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
