Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rochester Ferry, KY Climate
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- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 50.8"
- Annual precip
- 188d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rochester Ferry
Rochester Ferry, Kentucky averages 56°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 50.8"
- annual precipitation · 4" snow
- 188 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
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
50.8"
Annual Snow
4.4"
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
50.8"
Plus 4.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rochester Ferry) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Rochester Ferry area.
How Rochester Ferry compares to every U.S. city
Rochester Ferry'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 Rochester Ferry
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Rochester Ferry'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 | 44°F (6°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4" | 1.3" | 23.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0" | 1.4" | 19.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2" | 0.5" | 13.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1" | 0.2" | 3.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.1 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.9 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.4 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.8 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 2.4 | 0.4 |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 13.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5" | 1.0" | 20.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.4"
Snow: 1.3"
9.4 days with precipitation
February 4.0"
Snow: 1.4"
9.0 days with precipitation
March 4.2"
Snow: 0.5"
11.0 days with precipitation
April 5.1"
Snow: 0.2"
10.7 days with precipitation
May 5.1"
10.4 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
9.6 days with precipitation
July 4.7"
9.2 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
7.1 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
6.5 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
7.4 days with precipitation
November 3.8"
8.7 days with precipitation
December 4.5"
Snow: 1.0"
10.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
188 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,498
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,263
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Rochester Ferry's climate means for you
Rochester Ferry runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 188 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,498 heating and 1,263 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: Rochester Ferry, KY
Based on station USC00156882 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Rochester Ferry, Kentucky averages 56°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Rochester Ferry receives roughly 50.8 inches of precipitation each year, with 4.4 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 188 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 15 and the first fall freeze near October 20. For energy use, 4,498 heating degree days and 1,263 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rochester Ferry scores 73/100 (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 Rochester Ferry, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rochester Ferry, Kentucky is 56°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Rochester Ferry get? ▼
Rochester Ferry receives 50.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 4.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rochester Ferry? ▼
Rochester Ferry 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 Rochester Ferry? ▼
Rochester Ferry has approximately 188 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 15 and the first fall freeze around October 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rochester Ferry? ▼
Rochester Ferry has 4,498 heating degree days and 1,263 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 Rochester Ferry climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00156882 near Rochester Ferry.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00156882. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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