Louisville Weather Forecast
Louisville weather: 73°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Louisville?
No - rain is unlikely in Louisville today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,0 in of precipitation is forecast.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 0% of a normal August week (0,0 in against 0,4 in).
16-day forecast for Louisville
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 69° | 3% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☀️ Clear sky | 84° / 64° | 1% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 61° | 0% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 67° | 1% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 67° | 9% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 71° | 10% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 67° | 7% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 68° | 4% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 67° | 10% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 72° | 16% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 86° / 71° | 16% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 71° | 15% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 72° / 62° | 19% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 58° | 29% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 60° | 26% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 60° | 16% | 6 mph | 7 |
What this means for Louisville
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is in line with the 85°F typical for this month.
Rain 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 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+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
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 73°F (23°C) with clear. Humidity is 69% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Louisville?
August 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 10:17 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 August 23, 2026 at 10:17 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
