Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bowling Green, KY Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 53.0"
- Annual precip
- 210d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bowling Green
Bowling Green, Kentucky averages 58°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 53.0"
- precipitation, annual total
- 210 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
58°F (14°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
53.0"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
53.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bowling Green) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Bowling Green area.
How Bowling Green compares to every U.S. city
Bowling Green'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 Bowling Green
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Bowling Green 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 | 44°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 4.6" | 16.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0" | 9.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 5.2" | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5" | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 3.1 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 6.9 |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 6.5 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2" | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0" | 8.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 4.7" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.1"
11.5 days with precipitation
February 4.6"
12.5 days with precipitation
March 5.0"
11.9 days with precipitation
April 5.2"
13.0 days with precipitation
May 5.5"
11.9 days with precipitation
June 4.6"
11.4 days with precipitation
July 4.5"
11.3 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
9.2 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
8.5 days with precipitation
October 4.2"
9.7 days with precipitation
November 4.0"
9.5 days with precipitation
December 4.7"
11.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
210 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,036
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,338
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Bowling Green's climate means for you
Bowling Green runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 210 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,036 heating and 1,338 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: Bowling Green, KY
In Bowling Green, Kentucky, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 58°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 48°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00063849, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Bowling Green averages 53.0 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 210 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 4 and the first fall freeze near October 31. Turning to energy use, 4,036 heating degree days and 1,338 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 58°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Bowling Green get? ▼
Bowling Green receives 53.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bowling Green? ▼
Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green? ▼
Bowling Green has approximately 210 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 4 and the first fall freeze around October 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bowling Green? ▼
Bowling Green has 4,036 heating degree days and 1,338 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 Bowling Green climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00063849 near Bowling Green.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00063849. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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