Kentucky climate
World Climates covers 4 places in Kentucky. By annual mean temperature, the warmest is Meads (13 °C56 °F) and the coolest is Lexington-Fayette (13 °C55 °F). The wettest is Louisville with 1,272 mm50 in of precipitation per year, the driest Meads with 1,093 mm43 in.
The most common climate types (Köppen classification computed from these averages) are hot-summer humid continental (Dfa, 3 places) and humid subtropical (Cfa, 1 place).
The highest monthly average high is in Meads (31 °C89 °F in August); the lowest monthly average low is in Lexington-Fayette (−5 °C24 °F in January).
Across the places in Kentucky, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are September and October (4 and 1 of 4 places respectively).
Frequently asked questions
Which is the warmest place in Kentucky?
By annual mean temperature, the warmest place in Kentucky is Meads at 13 °C56 °F. The coolest is Lexington-Fayette at 13 °C55 °F.
Where does it rain the most in Kentucky?
Louisville gets the most precipitation, 1,272 mm50 in in an average year. The driest place is Meads with 1,093 mm43 in.
How many places in Kentucky does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for 4 places in Kentucky. Each one has a page with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
When is the best time to visit Kentucky?
It depends on the place. Across Kentucky, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are September and October. Check the page of each city for its own best months.
Climate of every place in Kentucky
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 13 | 30 | −5 | 1,272 |
| Lexington | 13 | 30 | −5 | 1,231 |
| Lexington-Fayette | 13 | 30 | −5 | 1,231 |
| Meads | 13 | 31 | −4 | 1,093 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.