Kentucky Weather Forecast
Kentucky weather: 59°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Kentucky
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 53 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,6 in, 1,5 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Kentucky
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16-day forecast for Kentucky
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 42° | 0% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 47° | 0% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 52° | 0% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 79° / 52° | 0% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 54° | 0% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 59° | 34% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 64° / 57° | 49% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 57° | 27% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 58° | 28% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌧️ Showers | 67° / 58° | 26% · 0,6 in | 24 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 43° | 19% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 43° / 33° | 22% | 18 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 46° / 32° | 19% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 27° | 20% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 37° | 32% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌧️ Rain | 61° / 47° | 26% · 0,5 in | 15 mph | 2 |
What this means for Kentucky
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 76°F is 6.8°F above the 69°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.
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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 59°F (15°C) with clear. Humidity is 53% 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 12:45 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 27, 2026 at 12:45 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
