Climate Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Prestonsburg, KY Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 53/100
- Comfort score
- 183d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Prestonsburg
Prestonsburg, Kentucky averages 55°F a year and scores 53/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 26% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 53/100
- comfort score, milder than 26% of U.S. cities
- 183 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
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Prestonsburg) 53.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Prestonsburg area.
How Prestonsburg compares to every U.S. city
Prestonsburg's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
53 Top 74% higher than 26% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Prestonsburg
MethodologyZooming out from Prestonsburg's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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) | 23°F (-5°C) | 33°F (1°C) | N/A | 20.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | N/A | 17.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | N/A | 16.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 8.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 10.2 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | N/A | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | N/A | 18.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | N/A | 23.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
183 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,705
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,022
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Prestonsburg's climate means for you
Prestonsburg runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 183 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,705 heating and 1,022 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: Prestonsburg, KY
Prestonsburg, Kentucky runs an annual average of 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 43°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 USC00156563, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Prestonsburg sees about an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. 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 23 and the first fall freeze near October 23. On the energy side, 4,705 heating degree days and 1,022 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Prestonsburg scores 53/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Prestonsburg, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Prestonsburg, Kentucky is 55°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Prestonsburg get? ▼
Prestonsburg receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Prestonsburg? ▼
Prestonsburg has a climate comfort score of 53/100 (Moderate), milder than 26% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Prestonsburg? ▼
Prestonsburg has approximately 183 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 23 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Prestonsburg? ▼
Prestonsburg has 4,705 heating degree days and 1,022 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 Prestonsburg climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00156563 near Prestonsburg.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00156563. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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