Kentucky Weather Forecast
Kentucky weather: 68°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Kentucky?
No - rain is unlikely in Kentucky today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,2 in of precipitation is forecast.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,2 in against a typical 0,4 in).
16-day forecast for Kentucky
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 81° / 58° | 0% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 85° / 58° | 0% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 61° | 5% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 66° | 17% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 64° | 4% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 63° | 1% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 68° | 1% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 73° | 6% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 74° | 10% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 102° / 79° | 14% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 101° / 76° | 13% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 98° / 72° | 14% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 95° / 72° | 16% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 99° / 71° | 17% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 71° | 39% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 89° / 63° | 33% | 7 mph | 6 |
What this means for Kentucky
Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 81°F is 4°F below 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 80°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 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 68°F (20°C) with clear. Humidity is 62% and wind is 4 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 3:07 AM.
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 25, 2026 at 3:07 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
