Kentucky Weather Forecast
Kentucky weather: 41°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Kentucky
No snow is in the current forecast window for Kentucky.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January and February.
16-day forecast for Kentucky
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 40° | 0% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 42° | 0% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 48° | 0% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 50° | 0% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 51° | 0% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 56° | 0% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 52° | 1% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 52° | 3% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌧️ Rain | 62° / 55° | 28% · 1,1 in | 10 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 63° / 60° | 43% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 55° | 27% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 60° | 35% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 62° | 23% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 77° / 58° | 19% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 56° | 23% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 53° | 23% | 14 mph | 4 |
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° | 66° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 83° | 63° | 2,8 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).
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 68°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- 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 41°F (5°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 85% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kentucky?
June, July, August, September and October 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 8:18 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 October 23, 2026 at 8:18 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
