Louisville Weather Forecast
Louisville weather: 78°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Louisville?
Possibly - there is a 24% chance in Louisville today.
A 24% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,2 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Mon.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 27% of a normal September week (0,2 in against 0,8 in).
16-day forecast for Louisville
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 93° / 74° | 24% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 73° | 11% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 74° | 8% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 🌦️ Light showers | 88° / 69° | 42% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 62° | 39% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 59° | 18% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 76° / 55° | 8% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 63° | 3% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 60° | 3% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 61° | 6% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 🌧️ Showers | 85° / 65° | 11% · 1,0 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 🌦️ Light rain | 67° / 55° | 15% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 50° | 23% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 54° | 22% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 56° | 26% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 65° | 16% | 5 mph | 5 |
What this means for Louisville
Today is warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 93°F is 11°F above the 82°F typical for this month.
A 24% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 81°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Where is Louisville?
Louisville is a city in Kentucky. Its coordinates are 38.2527, -85.7585. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Louisville right now?
It is currently 78°F (26°C) with overcast. Humidity is 81% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Louisville?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Louisville, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Louisville in?
Louisville observes America/Kentucky/Louisville (UTC-04:00). The local time is 12:53 AM.
How many people live in Louisville?
Louisville has a population of approximately 625.000.
What is the nearest airport to Louisville?
The closest airports are Nashville International Airport (BNA), 155 mi away and O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 281 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Louisville?
Popular options include Mammoth Cave National Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Hocking Hills State Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gateway Arch National Park and Indiana Dunes National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 September 19, 2026 at 12:53 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
