Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bernheim Forest, 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
- 52.5"
- Annual precip
- 190d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bernheim Forest
Bernheim Forest, Kentucky averages 57°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 52.5"
- annual precipitation
- 190 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
52.5"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
52.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bernheim Forest) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Bernheim Forest area.
How Bernheim Forest compares to every U.S. city
Bernheim Forest'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 Bernheim Forest
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Bernheim Forest 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8" | 21.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7" | 18.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1" | 13.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 5.1" | 3.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3" | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 6.2 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 13.6 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 11.7 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3" | 2.3 | 0.2 |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9" | 12.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6" | 19.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.8"
February 3.7"
March 5.1"
April 5.1"
May 5.3"
June 4.9"
July 4.8"
August 3.5"
September 3.6"
October 4.3"
November 3.9"
December 4.6"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
190 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,128
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,333
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Bernheim Forest's climate means for you
Bernheim Forest runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 190 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,128 heating and 1,333 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: Bernheim Forest, KY
Based on station USC00150630 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Bernheim Forest, Kentucky averages 57°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 46°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Bernheim Forest averages 52.5 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 190 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 18 and the first fall freeze near October 25. Turning to energy use, 4,128 heating degree days and 1,333 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bernheim Forest 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 Bernheim Forest, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bernheim Forest, Kentucky is 57°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Bernheim Forest get? ▼
Bernheim Forest receives 52.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bernheim Forest? ▼
Bernheim Forest 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 Bernheim Forest? ▼
Bernheim Forest has approximately 190 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 18 and the first fall freeze around October 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bernheim Forest? ▼
Bernheim Forest has 4,128 heating degree days and 1,333 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 Bernheim Forest climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00150630 near Bernheim Forest.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00150630. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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