Kentucky, Kentucky gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year. Kentucky averages 11 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

What is the winter like in Kentucky?

Winters are cold, but short of bitter, with night temperatures below 23°F (-5°C) in January. Substantial variations exist between summer and winter temperatures. However, temperatures rarely drop below 0°F (-17.8°C) or rise above 100°F (37.8°C).

How cold does Kentucky get?

Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Louisville Kentucky, United States. In Louisville, the summers are hot and muggy, the winters are very cold and wet, and it is partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 28°F to 88°F and is rarely below 12°F or above 94°F.