Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Heidelberg, KY Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 49.7"
- Annual precip
- 188d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Kentucky averages 56°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 49.7"
- annual precipitation · 18" snow
- 188 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
67°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
49.7"
Annual Snow
18.2"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.7"
Plus 18.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Heidelberg) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Heidelberg area.
How Heidelberg compares to every U.S. city
Heidelberg'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 Heidelberg
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Heidelberg, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0" | 6.7" | 22.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0" | 5.3" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4" | 2.9" | 16.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5" | 0.1" | 5.8 | 0.1 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.7 |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.6 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 5.6 | 0.1 |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0" | 0.4" | 13.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5" | 2.8" | 23.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.0"
Snow: 6.7"
15.1 days with precipitation
February 4.0"
Snow: 5.3"
12.1 days with precipitation
March 4.4"
Snow: 2.9"
14.2 days with precipitation
April 4.5"
Snow: 0.1"
13.2 days with precipitation
May 5.2"
13.5 days with precipitation
June 5.0"
13.2 days with precipitation
July 4.3"
11.7 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
9.5 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
9.1 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
8.5 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
Snow: 0.4"
11.2 days with precipitation
December 4.5"
Snow: 2.8"
14.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
188 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,509
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,123
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Heidelberg's climate means for you
Heidelberg runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 188 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,509 heating and 1,123 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: Heidelberg, KY
Heidelberg, Kentucky runs an annual average of 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 44°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 USC00153741, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Heidelberg averages 49.7 inches of precipitation a year, with 18.2 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 188 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 17 and the first fall freeze near October 22. As for energy demand, 4,509 heating degree days and 1,123 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Heidelberg scores 78/100 (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 Heidelberg, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Heidelberg, Kentucky is 56°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Heidelberg get? ▼
Heidelberg receives 49.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 18.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Heidelberg? ▼
Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg? ▼
Heidelberg has approximately 188 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 17 and the first fall freeze around October 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Heidelberg? ▼
Heidelberg has 4,509 heating degree days and 1,123 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 Heidelberg climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00153741 near Heidelberg.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00153741. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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