Climate Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cressy, KY Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 58/100
- Comfort score
- 50.9"
- Annual precip
- 182d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cressy
Cressy, Kentucky averages 55°F a year and scores 58/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 38% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 58/100
- comfort score, milder than 38% of U.S. cities
- 50.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- 182 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
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
50.9"
Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
50.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cressy) 58.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Cressy area.
How Cressy compares to every U.S. city
Cressy's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
58 Top 62% higher than 38% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Cressy
MethodologyZooming out from Cressy's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7" | 21.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7" | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6" | 7.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4" | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4" | 0.0 | 6.3 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5" | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3" | 18.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2" | 21.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.6"
February 3.7"
March 4.7"
April 4.6"
May 5.4"
June 4.9"
July 5.4"
August 3.7"
September 3.9"
October 3.5"
November 3.3"
December 4.2"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
182 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,746
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,016
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Cressy's climate means for you
Cressy runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 182 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,746 heating and 1,016 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: Cressy, KY
Based on station USC00151895 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Cressy, Kentucky averages 55°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 43°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.
Cressy averages 50.9 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 182 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 20 and the first fall freeze near October 19. As for energy demand, 4,746 heating degree days and 1,016 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cressy scores 58/100 (Moderate), 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 Cressy, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cressy, Kentucky is 55°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Cressy get? ▼
Cressy receives 50.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cressy? ▼
Cressy has a climate comfort score of 58/100 (Moderate), milder than 38% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Cressy? ▼
Cressy has approximately 182 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 20 and the first fall freeze around October 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cressy? ▼
Cressy has 4,746 heating degree days and 1,016 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 Cressy climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00151895 near Cressy.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00151895. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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