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Kentucky Weather Forecast

Kentucky weather: 68°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 68°F now🕔 11:03 PM local📅 Best: August and September👥 4.5 million

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

☁️ 90° / 63°

Overcast · 1% rain · wind 8 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

☁️ 94° / 68°

Overcast · 1% rain · wind 11 mph

Best time to go outside today

9 AM - 12 PM · comfort score 9.1/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.8
Outdoors9.8
Beach day8.2
Swimming8.4
Hiking9.8
Running9.4
Cycling9.7
Camping9.7
Fishing8.6
Photography8.7
Stargazing10
Family time9.8
Driving9.7
Flying out9.7

Active alerts for Kentucky

⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Sep 1: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Sep 2: extreme heat, 102°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • 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 11:03 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 11:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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