Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Murray, KY Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 58.1"
- Annual precip
- 210d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Murray
Murray, Kentucky averages 59°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 58.1"
- annual precipitation · 7" snow
- 210 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
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
58.1"
Annual Snow
6.5"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
58.1"
Plus 6.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Murray) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Murray area.
How Murray compares to every U.S. city
Murray'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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Murray
MethodologyMurray's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 46°F (8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2" | 2.3" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2" | 1.8" | 15.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 5.5" | 1.0" | 8.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6" | 0.1" | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.2 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.8 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.4 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.8 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1" | 0.1" | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6" | 0.1" | 8.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 5.5" | 1.1" | 16.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.2"
Snow: 2.3"
10.6 days with precipitation
February 5.2"
Snow: 1.8"
10.0 days with precipitation
March 5.5"
Snow: 1.0"
11.5 days with precipitation
April 5.6"
Snow: 0.1"
11.1 days with precipitation
May 5.8"
11.7 days with precipitation
June 5.3"
9.9 days with precipitation
July 4.7"
9.0 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
7.8 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
6.8 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
Snow: 0.1"
8.1 days with precipitation
November 4.6"
Snow: 0.1"
9.4 days with precipitation
December 5.5"
Snow: 1.1"
11.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
210 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,861
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,638
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Murray's climate means for you
Murray runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 210 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,861 heating and 1,638 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: Murray, KY
Murray, Kentucky runs an annual average of 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 48°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 USC00155694, 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 Murray should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 58.1 inches, with 6.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 210 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 1. And on the energy front, 3,861 heating degree days and 1,638 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Murray 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 Murray, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Murray, Kentucky is 59°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Murray get? ▼
Murray receives 58.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 6.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Murray? ▼
Murray 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 Murray? ▼
Murray has approximately 210 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 5 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Murray? ▼
Murray has 3,861 heating degree days and 1,638 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 Murray climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00155694 near Murray.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00155694. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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