Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Nolin Rvr Lake, KY Climate
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- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 53.9"
- Annual precip
- 183d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Nolin Rvr Lake
Nolin Rvr Lake, Kentucky averages 57°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 53.9"
- annual precipitation · 5" snow
- 183 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
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
53.9"
Annual Snow
4.7"
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
53.9"
Plus 4.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Nolin Rvr Lake) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Nolin Rvr Lake area.
How Nolin Rvr Lake compares to every U.S. city
Nolin Rvr Lake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
73 Top 32% higher than 68% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Nolin Rvr Lake
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Nolin Rvr Lake's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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) | 24°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1" | 1.6" | 24.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3" | 2.2" | 21.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0" | 0.4" | 16.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 6.1 | 0.1 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 2.2 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.1 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.6 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.6 |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 8.0 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 3.9 | 0.6 |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 14.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 5.1" | 0.5" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.1"
Snow: 1.6"
10.7 days with precipitation
February 4.3"
Snow: 2.2"
10.2 days with precipitation
March 5.0"
Snow: 0.4"
11.7 days with precipitation
April 5.1"
11.3 days with precipitation
May 5.6"
11.1 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
10.6 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
9.1 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
8.1 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
8.0 days with precipitation
October 3.9"
8.3 days with precipitation
November 4.0"
9.2 days with precipitation
December 5.1"
Snow: 0.5"
11.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 22
50% probability date
Growing Season
183 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,278
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,412
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Nolin Rvr Lake's climate means for you
Nolin Rvr Lake runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 183 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 22 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,278 heating and 1,412 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: Nolin Rvr Lake, KY
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Nolin Rvr Lake, Kentucky as a location with an annual average temperature of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00155834, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Nolin Rvr Lake should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 53.9 inches, with 4.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 183 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 22 and the first fall freeze near October 22. And on the energy front, 4,278 heating degree days and 1,412 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Nolin Rvr Lake scores 73/100 (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 Nolin Rvr Lake, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Nolin Rvr Lake, Kentucky is 57°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Nolin Rvr Lake get? ▼
Nolin Rvr Lake receives 53.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 4.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Nolin Rvr Lake? ▼
Nolin Rvr Lake has a climate comfort score of 73/100 (Good), milder than 68% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Nolin Rvr Lake? ▼
Nolin Rvr Lake has approximately 183 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 22 and the first fall freeze around October 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Nolin Rvr Lake? ▼
Nolin Rvr Lake has 4,278 heating degree days and 1,412 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 Nolin Rvr Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00155834 near Nolin Rvr Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00155834. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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