Cumberland Falls State Resort Park Weather Forecast
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park weather: 71°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is a state park in Kentucky. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is known for a moonbow over the falls.
Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park with clear. It feels like 78°F. Today runs from 67°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 25%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is April, June, July, August 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 86°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 25°F.
The closest major airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 139 mi away. Nearby highlights include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, Chimney Rock State Park and Grayson Highlands State Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is 2.9°F above the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park today at 9.2/10. Gusts to 32 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:12AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Issued by NWS Jackson KY
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 4:44AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
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Weather in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:15 AM, Aug 22 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌧️ Showers | 87° / 67° | 25% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 63° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 55° | 0% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 64° | 3% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 82° / 65° | 31% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 83° / 67° | 40% · 0,6 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 67° | 12% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 66° | 10% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 91° / 69° | 7% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 94° / 71° | 21% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 71° | 19% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 99° / 73° | 26% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 102° / 74° | 23% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 76° | 23% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 67° | 25% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 39% | -- | — |
Climate in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park 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 | 42° | 25° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 53° | 33° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 65° | 43° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 71° | 51° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 74° | 57° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 84° | 65° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 86° | 69° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 84° | 65° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 80° | 61° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 71° | 50° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 61° | 42° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 51° | 34° | 3,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
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 Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Go in April, June, July, August 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cumberland Falls State Resort Park?
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is a state park in Kentucky. Its coordinates are 36.8384, -84.3427. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park right now?
It is currently 71°F (22°C) with clear. Humidity is 93% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cumberland Falls State Resort Park?
April, June, July, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cumberland Falls State Resort Park in?
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 9:15 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park?
The closest airports are Nashville International Airport (BNA), 139 mi away and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 221 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park?
Popular options include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, Chimney Rock State Park, Grayson Highlands State Park, New River Gorge National Park and Hocking Hills State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - 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 August 22, 2026 at 9:15 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.





