Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Eastern Kentucky Univ, KY Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 190d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Eastern Kentucky Univ
Eastern Kentucky Univ, Kentucky averages 56°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 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
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Eastern Kentucky Univ) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Eastern Kentucky Univ area.
How Eastern Kentucky Univ compares to every U.S. city
Eastern Kentucky Univ'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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Eastern Kentucky Univ
MethodologyZooming out from Eastern Kentucky Univ'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 | 42°F (6°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | N/A | 24.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | N/A | 19.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | N/A | 15.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 4.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 3.9 |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 10.9 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 8.1 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | N/A | 2.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | N/A | 21.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
190 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,548
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,206
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Eastern Kentucky Univ's climate means for you
Eastern Kentucky Univ runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 190 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,548 heating and 1,206 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: Eastern Kentucky Univ, KY
In Eastern Kentucky Univ, Kentucky, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°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 USC00152409, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Eastern Kentucky Univ averages an uncharted amount of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. 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 15 and the first fall freeze near October 22. Turning to energy use, 4,548 heating degree days and 1,206 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Eastern Kentucky Univ 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 Eastern Kentucky Univ, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Eastern Kentucky Univ, Kentucky is 56°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Eastern Kentucky Univ get? ▼
Eastern Kentucky Univ receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Eastern Kentucky Univ? ▼
Eastern Kentucky Univ 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 Eastern Kentucky Univ? ▼
Eastern Kentucky Univ has approximately 190 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 15 and the first fall freeze around October 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Eastern Kentucky Univ? ▼
Eastern Kentucky Univ has 4,548 heating degree days and 1,206 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 Eastern Kentucky Univ climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00152409 near Eastern Kentucky Univ.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00152409. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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