Kentucky Weather Forecast
Kentucky weather: 70°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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° | 65° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 82° | 60° | 3,0 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).
Best time to visit Kentucky
Go in August and September. 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.
Recent extremes in Kentucky
Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Kentucky compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Kentucky.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 128 mi | 55°F | 34°F cooler | 43 in |
| Indianapolis | 128 mi | 55°F | 34°F cooler | 43 in |
| Hocking Hills State Park | 151 mi | 55°F | 34°F cooler | 42 in |
| Ohio | 158 mi | 54°F | 35°F cooler | 44 in |
| Nashville International Airport | 174 mi | 62°F | +37°F warmer | 60 in |
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 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 70°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 65% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kentucky?
August and September 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 5:28 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 August 24, 2026 at 5:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
