Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Frankfort Capital City, KY Climate
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- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 47.3"
- Annual precip
- 192d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Frankfort Capital City
Frankfort Capital City, Kentucky averages 57°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 47.3"
- yearly precipitation total
- 192 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
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
47.3"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
47.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Frankfort Capital City) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Frankfort Capital City area.
How Frankfort Capital City compares to every U.S. city
Frankfort Capital City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Frankfort Capital City
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Frankfort Capital City 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3" | 23.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4" | 19.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7" | 14.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5" | 3.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1" | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 4.9 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 9.9 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 7.7 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6" | 2.7 | 0.2 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4" | 13.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8" | 21.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.3"
11.2 days with precipitation
February 3.4"
11.4 days with precipitation
March 4.7"
12.3 days with precipitation
April 4.5"
12.9 days with precipitation
May 5.1"
13.6 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
12.6 days with precipitation
July 4.7"
11.9 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
10.9 days with precipitation
September 3.4"
9.4 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
10.1 days with precipitation
November 3.4"
10.1 days with precipitation
December 3.8"
12.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
192 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,386
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,332
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Frankfort Capital City's climate means for you
Frankfort Capital City runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 192 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,386 heating and 1,332 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: Frankfort Capital City, KY
Based on station USW00053841 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Frankfort Capital City, Kentucky averages 57°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 46°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 Frankfort Capital City should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 47.3 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 192 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 24. And on the energy front, 4,386 heating degree days and 1,332 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Frankfort Capital City scores 78/100 (Good), 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 Frankfort Capital City, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Frankfort Capital City, Kentucky is 57°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Frankfort Capital City get? ▼
Frankfort Capital City receives 47.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Frankfort Capital City? ▼
Frankfort Capital City has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Frankfort Capital City? ▼
Frankfort Capital City has approximately 192 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 15 and the first fall freeze around October 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Frankfort Capital City? ▼
Frankfort Capital City has 4,386 heating degree days and 1,332 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 Frankfort Capital City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00053841 near Frankfort Capital City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00053841. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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