Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Beaver Dam, KY Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 52.0"
- Annual precip
- 195d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Beaver Dam
Beaver Dam, Kentucky averages 57°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 52.0"
- annual precipitation
- 195 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
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
52.0"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
52.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Beaver Dam) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Beaver Dam area.
How Beaver Dam compares to every U.S. city
Beaver Dam'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 Beaver Dam
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Beaver Dam, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 44°F (7°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0" | 18.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1" | 12.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0" | 3.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5" | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 7.0 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 13.2 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 12.6 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8" | 0.1 | 4.5 |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3" | 3.1 | 0.2 |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7" | 11.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4" | 18.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.8"
9.3 days with precipitation
February 4.0"
8.8 days with precipitation
March 5.1"
10.3 days with precipitation
April 5.0"
10.4 days with precipitation
May 5.5"
10.1 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
9.7 days with precipitation
July 4.5"
7.9 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
6.2 days with precipitation
September 3.8"
6.1 days with precipitation
October 4.3"
6.8 days with precipitation
November 3.7"
8.1 days with precipitation
December 4.4"
10.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
195 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,330
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,393
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Beaver Dam's climate means for you
Beaver Dam 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 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,330 heating and 1,393 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: Beaver Dam, KY
An annual average temperature of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 46°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Beaver Dam, Kentucky. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00150490 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beaver Dam averages 52.0 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. 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 10 and the first fall freeze near October 22. As for energy demand, 4,330 heating degree days and 1,393 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Beaver Dam scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Beaver Dam, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Beaver Dam, Kentucky is 57°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Beaver Dam get? ▼
Beaver Dam receives 52.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Beaver Dam? ▼
Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam? ▼
Beaver Dam has approximately 195 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 10 and the first fall freeze around October 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Beaver Dam? ▼
Beaver Dam has 4,330 heating degree days and 1,393 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 Beaver Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00150490 near Beaver Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00150490. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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