Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Ashland, KY Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 46.7"
- Annual precip
- 184d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ashland
Ashland, Kentucky averages 54°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 46.7"
- precipitation, annual total
- 184 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
46.7"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ashland) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Ashland area.
How Ashland compares to every U.S. city
Ashland's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Ashland
MethodologyAshland's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 3.5" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4" | 19.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9" | 7.6 | 0.2 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8" | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 7.2 |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 12.2 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 9.6 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3" | 0.1 | 3.6 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0" | 4.9 | 0.2 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0" | 17.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2" | 24.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.5"
12.1 days with precipitation
February 3.7"
11.4 days with precipitation
March 4.4"
12.7 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
12.0 days with precipitation
May 4.8"
12.0 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
11.4 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
10.9 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
8.6 days with precipitation
September 3.3"
8.4 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
9.1 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
9.5 days with precipitation
December 4.2"
11.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 22
50% probability date
Growing Season
184 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,078
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,018
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Ashland's climate means for you
Ashland runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 184 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 22 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,078 heating and 1,018 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Ashland, KY
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Ashland, Kentucky as a location with an annual average temperature of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00150254, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Ashland receives roughly 46.7 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 184 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 22 and the first fall freeze near October 23. For energy use, 5,078 heating degree days and 1,018 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ashland scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Ashland, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ashland, Kentucky is 54°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Ashland get? ▼
Ashland receives 46.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ashland? ▼
Ashland has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Ashland? ▼
Ashland has approximately 184 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 22 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ashland? ▼
Ashland has 5,078 heating degree days and 1,018 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Ashland climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00150254 near Ashland.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00150254. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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