Louisville Weather Forecast
Louisville weather: 78°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Louisville
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
13 dry days, 3 days above 90°F and humidity at 81%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Light haze overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in Louisville
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
Active alerts for Louisville
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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 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 11:43 PM.
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 18, 2026 at 11:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
