Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Knob Lick, KY Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 53.5"
- Annual precip
- 211d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Knob Lick
Knob Lick, Kentucky averages 57°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 53.5"
- precipitation, annual total
- 211 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
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
53.5"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
53.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Knob Lick) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Knob Lick area.
How Knob Lick compares to every U.S. city
Knob Lick'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 Knob Lick
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Knob Lick, 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 | 44°F (6°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8" | 12.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7" | 2.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6" | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 8.1 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6" | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9" | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 5.1" | 16.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.9"
February 4.5"
March 4.8"
April 4.7"
May 5.6"
June 5.0"
July 5.1"
August 3.6"
September 3.7"
October 3.6"
November 3.9"
December 5.1"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 2
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
211 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,263
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,343
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Knob Lick's climate means for you
Knob Lick runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 211 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,263 heating and 1,343 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: Knob Lick, KY
An annual average temperature of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 47°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Knob Lick, Kentucky. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00154449 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Knob Lick receives roughly 53.5 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 211 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 5 and the first fall freeze near November 2. For energy use, 4,263 heating degree days and 1,343 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Knob Lick scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Knob Lick, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Knob Lick, Kentucky is 57°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Knob Lick get? ▼
Knob Lick receives 53.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Knob Lick? ▼
Knob Lick 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 Knob Lick? ▼
Knob Lick has approximately 211 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 5 and the first fall freeze around November 2.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Knob Lick? ▼
Knob Lick has 4,263 heating degree days and 1,343 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 Knob Lick climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00154449 near Knob Lick.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00154449. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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