Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Augusta, KY Climate
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- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 47.5"
- Annual precip
- 202d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Augusta
Augusta, Kentucky averages 55°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 47.5"
- yearly precipitation total
- 202 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
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
47.5"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
47.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Augusta) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Augusta area.
How Augusta compares to every U.S. city
Augusta's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Augusta
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Augusta captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 3.7" | 20.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3" | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5" | 13.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6" | 3.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9" | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2" | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 13.9 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 6.1 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 7.4 |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3" | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1" | 12.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7" | 20.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.7"
February 3.3"
March 4.5"
April 4.6"
May 4.9"
June 5.2"
July 5.0"
August 3.0"
September 3.3"
October 3.3"
November 3.1"
December 3.7"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 30
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
202 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,700
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,148
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Augusta's climate means for you
Augusta runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 202 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,700 heating and 1,148 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: Augusta, KY
In Augusta, Kentucky, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00150290, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Augusta sees about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 202 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 11 and the first fall freeze near October 30. On the energy side, 4,700 heating degree days and 1,148 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Augusta scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Augusta, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Augusta, Kentucky is 55°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Augusta get? ▼
Augusta receives 47.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Augusta? ▼
Augusta has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Augusta? ▼
Augusta has approximately 202 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 11 and the first fall freeze around October 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Augusta? ▼
Augusta has 4,700 heating degree days and 1,148 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 Augusta climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00150290 near Augusta.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00150290. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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