Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Louisville Bowman Fld, KY Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 48.1"
- Annual precip
- 214d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Louisville Bowman Fld
Louisville Bowman Fld, Kentucky averages 58°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 48.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 214 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
58°F (14°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
48.1"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Louisville Bowman Fld) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Louisville Bowman Fld area.
How Louisville Bowman Fld compares to every U.S. city
Louisville Bowman Fld'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 Louisville Bowman Fld
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Louisville Bowman Fld, 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3" | 18.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 4.4" | 9.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 4.7" | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 7.4 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 13.2 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 10.8 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6" | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4" | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9" | 18.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.3"
10.2 days with precipitation
February 3.3"
10.6 days with precipitation
March 4.4"
11.8 days with precipitation
April 4.7"
12.0 days with precipitation
May 5.2"
13.9 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
11.8 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
11.4 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
9.3 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
8.9 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
9.3 days with precipitation
November 3.4"
9.9 days with precipitation
December 3.9"
11.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 3
50% probability date
Growing Season
214 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,151
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,543
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66% | 7.0 | 38% | 43% |
| February | 62% | 7.5 | 37% | 42% |
| March | 59% | 7.3 | 43% | 31% |
| April | 63% | 6.4 | 42% | 28% |
| May | 68% | 5.5 | 43% | 20% |
| June | 68% | 5.0 | 48% | 11% |
| July | 68% | 4.5 | 50% | 11% |
| August | 69% | 4.5 | 53% | 13% |
| September | 68% | 4.7 | 60% | 16% |
| October | 66% | 5.6 | 50% | 29% |
| November | 68% | 6.6 | 42% | 38% |
| December | 70% | 6.9 | 37% | 48% |
What Louisville Bowman Fld's climate means for you
Louisville Bowman Fld runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 214 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 3 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,151 heating and 1,543 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: Louisville Bowman Fld, KY
An annual average temperature of 58°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 48°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Louisville Bowman Fld, Kentucky. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00013810 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Louisville Bowman Fld averages 48.1 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 214 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 3 and the first fall freeze near November 3. As for energy demand, 4,151 heating degree days and 1,543 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Louisville Bowman Fld 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 Louisville Bowman Fld, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Louisville Bowman Fld, Kentucky is 58°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Louisville Bowman Fld get? ▼
Louisville Bowman Fld receives 48.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Louisville Bowman Fld? ▼
Louisville Bowman Fld 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 Louisville Bowman Fld? ▼
Louisville Bowman Fld has approximately 214 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 3 and the first fall freeze around November 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Louisville Bowman Fld? ▼
Louisville Bowman Fld has 4,151 heating degree days and 1,543 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 Louisville Bowman Fld climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00013810 near Louisville Bowman Fld.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013810. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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