Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Calhoun Lock, KY Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 45.6"
- Annual precip
- 213d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Calhoun Lock
Calhoun Lock, Kentucky averages 57°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 45.6"
- annual precipitation · 4" snow
- 213 days
- frost-free 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
67°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
45.6"
Annual Snow
4.3"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
45.6"
Plus 4.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Calhoun Lock) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Calhoun Lock area.
How Calhoun Lock compares to every U.S. city
Calhoun Lock's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Calhoun Lock
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Calhoun Lock 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3" | 0.9" | 22.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6" | 1.3" | 19.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4" | 0.6" | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.3 |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.3 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.5 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.1 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3" | 1.5" | 18.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.3"
Snow: 0.9"
9.1 days with precipitation
February 3.6"
Snow: 1.3"
8.2 days with precipitation
March 4.4"
Snow: 0.6"
10.3 days with precipitation
April 4.5"
9.8 days with precipitation
May 4.6"
10.4 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
8.6 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
7.8 days with precipitation
August 2.9"
6.2 days with precipitation
September 3.1"
6.2 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
7.0 days with precipitation
November 3.4"
8.4 days with precipitation
December 4.3"
Snow: 1.5"
9.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
213 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,231
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,416
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Calhoun Lock's climate means for you
Calhoun Lock runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 213 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,231 heating and 1,416 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: Calhoun Lock, KY
Based on station USC00151227 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Calhoun Lock, Kentucky averages 57°F a year, 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. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Calhoun Lock should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 45.6 inches, with 4.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 213 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 2 and the first fall freeze near November 1. And on the energy front, 4,231 heating degree days and 1,416 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Calhoun Lock scores 83/100 (Excellent), 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 Calhoun Lock, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Calhoun Lock, Kentucky is 57°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Calhoun Lock get? ▼
Calhoun Lock receives 45.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 4.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Calhoun Lock? ▼
Calhoun Lock has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Calhoun Lock? ▼
Calhoun Lock has approximately 213 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 2 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Calhoun Lock? ▼
Calhoun Lock has 4,231 heating degree days and 1,416 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 Calhoun Lock climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00151227 near Calhoun Lock.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00151227. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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