Kentucky Klima and Average Vær
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.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 3° | -6° | 104 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 10° | -2° | 94 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 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 | 28° | 17° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 21° | 10° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 14° | 4° | 73 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 9° | 0° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Kontinental. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kentucky
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Kentucky compares med 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 | 1121 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 tid å besøke 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 desember - 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 25°C is 3.2°C above the 21°C typical for this month.
Regn 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 til august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 27°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 17°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Kentucky is a state in USA. Kentucky is a US state med hovedstad Frankfort. Befolkningen er rundt 4.5 million. Hovedstaden er Frankfort.
Akkurat nå er det 11°C (51°F) in Kentucky med overskyet. Det føles som 9°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 10°C til 25°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - utmerket — dra nå.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Kentucky is juni, juli, august, september and oktober. Klimaet er continental. januar, februar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 30°C, while januar is the coldest med 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.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 25°C is 3.2°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. hiking is the strongest bet in Kentucky today at 9.9/10. 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 | USA |
| Kontinent | Nord-Amerika |
| Koordinater | 38°12′3.2″N 84°52′23.9″W (38.2009, -84.8733) |
| Capital | Frankfort |
| Befolkning | 4.510.000 |
| Area | 104.656 km² |
| Abbreviation | KY |
| Tidssone | America/New_York |
| Lokal tid | 4:51 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | juni, juli, august, september and oktober |
| Klima | Kontinental |
Vær map for Kentucky
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kentucky?
Kentucky is a state in USA. Its coordinates are 38.2009, -84.8733. It lies in Nord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Kentucky akkurat nå?
It is currently 11°C (51°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 72% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Kentucky?
juni, juli, august, september and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Kentucky, which has a continental climate. januar, februar 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 4:51 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 Høylands 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet 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 Vær 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 28, 2026 at 4:51 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
