Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cincinnati Northern KY, KY Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 45.3"
- Annual precip
- 190d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cincinnati Northern KY
Cincinnati Northern KY, Kentucky averages 55°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 45.3"
- annual precipitation · 23" snow
- 190 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
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
45.3"
Annual Snow
23.3"
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
45.3"
Plus 23.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cincinnati Northern KY) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Cincinnati Northern KY area.
How Cincinnati Northern KY compares to every U.S. city
Cincinnati Northern KY's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Cincinnati Northern KY
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Cincinnati Northern KY 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 | 40°F (4°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 3.3" | 7.7" | 24.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2" | 6.7" | 20.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 4.2" | 3.4" | 15.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5" | 0.4" | 3.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.9 |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.0 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.1 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4" | 0.2" | 2.4 | 0.2 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2" | 0.8" | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7" | 4.1" | 20.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.3"
Snow: 7.7"
13.2 days with precipitation
February 3.2"
Snow: 6.7"
12.0 days with precipitation
March 4.2"
Snow: 3.4"
12.5 days with precipitation
April 4.5"
Snow: 0.4"
13.1 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
13.5 days with precipitation
June 4.8"
11.8 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
11.0 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
8.9 days with precipitation
September 3.1"
8.3 days with precipitation
October 3.4"
Snow: 0.2"
8.7 days with precipitation
November 3.2"
Snow: 0.8"
10.3 days with precipitation
December 3.7"
Snow: 4.1"
12.4 days with precipitation
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
4,892
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,160
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71% | 9.2 | 18% | 52% |
| February | 66% | 9.9 | 16% | 51% |
| March | 62% | 9.7 | 18% | 43% |
| April | 65% | 8.8 | 17% | 37% |
| May | 69% | 7.3 | 13% | 30% |
| June | 70% | 6.6 | 22% | 21% |
| July | 70% | 6.2 | 22% | 19% |
| August | 70% | 6.5 | 24% | 19% |
| September | 69% | 7.1 | 34% | 21% |
| October | 69% | 8.1 | 28% | 38% |
| November | 72% | 9.0 | 15% | 56% |
| December | 75% | 9.0 | 13% | 56% |
What Cincinnati Northern KY's climate means for you
Cincinnati Northern KY runs 55°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 4,892 heating and 1,160 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: Cincinnati Northern KY, KY
In Cincinnati Northern KY, Kentucky, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 45°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00093814, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Cincinnati Northern KY should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 45.3 inches, with 23.3 inches typically falling as snow. 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. And on the energy front, 4,892 heating degree days and 1,160 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cincinnati Northern KY scores 63/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Cincinnati Northern KY, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cincinnati Northern KY, Kentucky is 55°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Cincinnati Northern KY get? ▼
Cincinnati Northern KY receives 45.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 23.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cincinnati Northern KY? ▼
Cincinnati Northern KY has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Cincinnati Northern KY? ▼
Cincinnati Northern KY 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 Cincinnati Northern KY? ▼
Cincinnati Northern KY has 4,892 heating degree days and 1,160 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 Cincinnati Northern KY climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00093814 near Cincinnati Northern KY.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093814. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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