Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Elkton, KY Climate
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- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 52.1"
- Annual precip
- 209d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Elkton
Elkton, Kentucky averages 57°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 52.1"
- annual precipitation
- 209 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
68°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
52.1"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
52.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Elkton) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Elkton area.
How Elkton compares to every U.S. city
Elkton'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 Elkton
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Elkton, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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) | 24°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7" | 23.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5" | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 5.0" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 5.5" | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 7.6 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 11.3 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 7.0 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 6.9 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0" | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8" | 13.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.8" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.7"
9.5 days with precipitation
February 4.1"
8.9 days with precipitation
March 4.5"
9.8 days with precipitation
April 5.0"
10.5 days with precipitation
May 5.5"
10.5 days with precipitation
June 4.6"
9.7 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
8.7 days with precipitation
August 3.7"
6.7 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
6.8 days with precipitation
October 4.0"
7.6 days with precipitation
November 3.8"
8.6 days with precipitation
December 4.8"
9.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 3
50% probability date
Growing Season
209 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,248
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,499
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Elkton's climate means for you
Elkton runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 209 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 3 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,248 heating and 1,499 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: Elkton, KY
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Elkton, Kentucky as a location with an annual average temperature of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 47°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00152548, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Elkton should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 52.1 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 209 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 3 and the first fall freeze near October 29. And on the energy front, 4,248 heating degree days and 1,499 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Elkton scores 68/100 (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 Elkton, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Elkton, Kentucky is 57°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Elkton get? ▼
Elkton receives 52.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Elkton? ▼
Elkton 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 Elkton? ▼
Elkton has approximately 209 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 3 and the first fall freeze around October 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Elkton? ▼
Elkton has 4,248 heating degree days and 1,499 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 Elkton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00152548 near Elkton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00152548. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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