Kentucky Weather Forecast
Kentucky weather: 43°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Kentucky is a state in United States. Kentucky is a US state with its capital at Frankfort. It has a population of about 4.5 million. The capital is Frankfort.
Right now it is 43°F (6°C) in Kentucky with clear sky. It feels like 41°F. Today runs from 40°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Kentucky is June, July, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 87°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 22°F.
The closest major airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 174 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mammoth Cave National Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Hocking Hills State Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 73°F is 3.4°F above the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running 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.
Weather in Kentucky right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:42 PM, Oct 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Kentucky
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | ☀️ Clear sky | 73° / 40° | 0% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 40° | 0% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 46° | 0% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 49° | 0% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 50° | 0% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 53° | 0% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 52° | 4% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 52° | 5% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 43° | 5% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 45° | 24% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 62° / 57° | 38% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 58° | 48% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 49° | 32% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 42° | 24% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 36° | 19% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 52° / 36° | 19% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 1 |
Climate in Kentucky month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 22° | 4,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 29° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 62° | 41° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 70° | 50° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 74° | 56° | 5,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 83° | 65° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 87° | 69° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 85° | 66° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 83° | 63° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 69° | 50° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 57° | 40° | 2,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 33° | 3,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Kentucky
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Air quality and pollen in Kentucky
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Kentucky
Go in June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by national park in Kentucky
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by state park in Kentucky
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by city 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 United States. Its coordinates are 38.2009, -84.8733. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Kentucky right now?
It is currently 43°F (6°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 94% and wind is 0 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kentucky?
June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Kentucky, which has a continental climate. January, February 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 local time is 12:42 PM.
How many people live in Kentucky?
Kentucky has a population of approximately 4.5 million.
What is the nearest airport to Kentucky?
The closest airports are Nashville International Airport (BNA), 174 mi away and O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 306 mi away.
What are the top things to 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 Highlands 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather 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 October 22, 2026 at 12:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
