Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bardstown, KY Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 51.6"
- Annual precip
- 195d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bardstown
Bardstown, Kentucky averages 57°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 51.6"
- annual precipitation · 12" snow
- 195 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
51.6"
Annual Snow
11.9"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.6"
Plus 11.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bardstown) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Bardstown area.
How Bardstown compares to every U.S. city
Bardstown'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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bardstown
MethodologyZooming out from Bardstown's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7" | 4.2" | 22.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9" | 3.7" | 18.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9" | 1.3" | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.3 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.9 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 2.0 | 0.2 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7" | 0.2" | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5" | 2.5" | 18.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.7"
Snow: 4.2"
11.7 days with precipitation
February 3.9"
Snow: 3.7"
11.3 days with precipitation
March 4.9"
Snow: 1.3"
13.0 days with precipitation
April 4.7"
11.8 days with precipitation
May 5.5"
12.3 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
11.8 days with precipitation
July 4.5"
10.0 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
9.2 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
7.4 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
9.1 days with precipitation
November 3.7"
Snow: 0.2"
10.0 days with precipitation
December 4.5"
Snow: 2.5"
11.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
195 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,235
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,273
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Bardstown's climate means for you
Bardstown runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 195 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,235 heating and 1,273 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: Bardstown, KY
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Bardstown, Kentucky as a location with an annual average temperature of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 47°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00150397, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Bardstown averages 51.6 inches of precipitation annually, with 11.9 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 195 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 13 and the first fall freeze near October 25. Turning to energy use, 4,235 heating degree days and 1,273 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bardstown scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Bardstown, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bardstown, Kentucky is 57°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Bardstown get? ▼
Bardstown receives 51.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 11.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bardstown? ▼
Bardstown 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 Bardstown? ▼
Bardstown has approximately 195 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 13 and the first fall freeze around October 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bardstown? ▼
Bardstown has 4,235 heating degree days and 1,273 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 Bardstown climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00150397 near Bardstown.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00150397. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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