Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Henderson State Police, KY Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 47.6"
- Annual precip
- 200d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Henderson State Police
Henderson State Police, Kentucky averages 57°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 47.6"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 200 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
47.6"
Annual Snow
0.6"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
47.6"
Plus 0.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Henderson State Police) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Henderson State Police area.
How Henderson State Police compares to every U.S. city
Henderson State Police's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Henderson State Police
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Henderson State Police 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6" | 0.1" | 24.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1" | 0.4" | 19.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 10.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.6 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.9 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.0 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.1 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 14.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0" | 0.1" | 19.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.6"
Snow: 0.1"
8.9 days with precipitation
February 3.1"
Snow: 0.4"
8.0 days with precipitation
March 4.8"
10.0 days with precipitation
April 5.1"
10.3 days with precipitation
May 5.0"
10.3 days with precipitation
June 3.6"
8.3 days with precipitation
July 4.1"
8.2 days with precipitation
August 3.2"
6.0 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
6.8 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
7.6 days with precipitation
November 4.0"
8.6 days with precipitation
December 4.0"
Snow: 0.1"
9.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
200 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,418
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,396
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Henderson State Police's climate means for you
Henderson State Police runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 200 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,418 heating and 1,396 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: Henderson State Police, KY
Based on station USC00153768 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Henderson State Police, 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.
Henderson State Police averages 47.6 inches of precipitation a year, with 0.6 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 200 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 9 and the first fall freeze near October 26. As for energy demand, 4,418 heating degree days and 1,396 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Henderson State Police scores 83/100 (Excellent), 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 Henderson State Police, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Henderson State Police, Kentucky is 57°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Henderson State Police get? ▼
Henderson State Police receives 47.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Henderson State Police? ▼
Henderson State Police has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Henderson State Police? ▼
Henderson State Police has approximately 200 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 9 and the first fall freeze around October 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Henderson State Police? ▼
Henderson State Police has 4,418 heating degree days and 1,396 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 Henderson State Police climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00153768 near Henderson State Police.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00153768. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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