Kentucky Reizen Guide
Kentucky travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time en visit, things en do and nearby places.
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 22°C (71°F) in Kentucky met heldere hemel. Het voelt als 19°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.
Kaart van Kentucky
Interactieve kaart met plaatsen in de buurt. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Coördinaten: 38°12′3.2″N 84°52′23.9″W (38.2009, -84.8733)
Weer in Kentucky nu
Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 7:18 PM, okt 5 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 26° / 12°
Lichte motregen · 6% rain · wind 21 km/h
🌦️ 18° / 14°
Lichte buien · 36% rain · wind 29 km/h
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 | 7:18 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Beste maanden | juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober |
| Klimaat | Continental |
Dingen om te doen in Kentucky
Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Kentucky.
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 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.
Luchthavens near Kentucky
Closest airports met IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville International Airport | BNA | 281 km | Nashville |
| O'Hare International Airport | ORD | 493 km | Chicago |
Nationale parken in Kentucky
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
State and provincial parks in Kentucky
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Cities in Kentucky
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Explore Kentucky
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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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 22°C (71°F) met heldere hemel. Luchtvochtigheid is 33% and wind is 8 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 7:18 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. |
|---|---|
| Kaart tiles | OpenStreetKaart contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 7:18 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
