Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Glencoe, KY Climate
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- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 47.7"
- Annual precip
- 181d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Glencoe
Glencoe, Kentucky averages 53°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 47.7"
- annual precipitation
- 181 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
47.7"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
47.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Glencoe) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Glencoe area.
How Glencoe compares to every U.S. city
Glencoe'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 Glencoe
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Glencoe, 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 | 40°F (4°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4" | 24.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 3.5" | 20.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 4.3" | 19.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0" | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0" | 2.4 | 0.2 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 6.4 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3" | 3.9 | 0.7 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4" | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8" | 22.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.4"
February 3.5"
March 4.3"
April 5.0"
May 5.0"
June 4.8"
July 4.8"
August 3.0"
September 3.4"
October 3.3"
November 3.4"
December 3.8"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
181 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,261
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
925
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Glencoe's climate means for you
Glencoe runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 181 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,261 heating and 925 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: Glencoe, KY
Glencoe, Kentucky runs an annual average of 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 41°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00153250, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Glencoe should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 47.7 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 181 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 23 and the first fall freeze near October 21. And on the energy front, 5,261 heating degree days and 925 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Glencoe scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Glencoe, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Glencoe, Kentucky is 53°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Glencoe get? ▼
Glencoe receives 47.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Glencoe? ▼
Glencoe 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 Glencoe? ▼
Glencoe has approximately 181 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 23 and the first fall freeze around October 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Glencoe? ▼
Glencoe has 5,261 heating degree days and 925 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 Glencoe climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00153250 near Glencoe.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00153250. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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