Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Buckhorn Lake, KY Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 51.5"
- Annual precip
- 189d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Buckhorn Lake
Buckhorn Lake, Kentucky averages 56°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 51.5"
- annual precipitation
- 189 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
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
51.5"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Buckhorn Lake) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Buckhorn Lake area.
How Buckhorn Lake compares to every U.S. city
Buckhorn Lake'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 Buckhorn Lake
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Buckhorn Lake's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0" | 23.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9" | 21.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8" | 15.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5" | 6.2 | 0.1 |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0" | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 5.3" | 0.0 | 11.7 |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3" | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3" | 16.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.7" | 19.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.0"
February 3.9"
March 4.8"
April 4.5"
May 5.0"
June 5.0"
July 5.3"
August 4.4"
September 3.3"
October 3.3"
November 3.3"
December 4.7"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
189 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,428
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,174
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Buckhorn Lake's climate means for you
Buckhorn Lake runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 189 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,428 heating and 1,174 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: Buckhorn Lake, KY
Buckhorn Lake, Kentucky runs an annual average of 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 44°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00151080, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Buckhorn Lake receives roughly 51.5 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 189 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 19 and the first fall freeze near October 25. For energy use, 4,428 heating degree days and 1,174 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Buckhorn Lake scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Buckhorn Lake, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Buckhorn Lake, Kentucky is 56°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Buckhorn Lake get? ▼
Buckhorn Lake receives 51.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Buckhorn Lake? ▼
Buckhorn Lake 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 Buckhorn Lake? ▼
Buckhorn Lake has approximately 189 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 19 and the first fall freeze around October 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Buckhorn Lake? ▼
Buckhorn Lake has 4,428 heating degree days and 1,174 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 Buckhorn Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00151080 near Buckhorn Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00151080. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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