Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Skyline, KY Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 49.9"
- Annual precip
- 193d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Skyline
Skyline, Kentucky averages 56°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 49.9"
- annual precipitation · 17" snow
- 193 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
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
49.9"
Annual Snow
16.7"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.9"
Plus 16.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Skyline) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Skyline area.
How Skyline compares to every U.S. city
Skyline'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 Skyline
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Skyline, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7" | 5.3" | 22.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9" | 4.2" | 19.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8" | 3.1" | 14.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5" | 0.1" | 6.8 | 0.1 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.9 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.2 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9" | 0.1" | 1.6 | 0.3 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2" | 0.3" | 17.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5" | 3.6" | 17.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.7"
Snow: 5.3"
13.3 days with precipitation
February 3.9"
Snow: 4.2"
12.8 days with precipitation
March 4.8"
Snow: 3.1"
13.5 days with precipitation
April 4.5"
Snow: 0.1"
13.0 days with precipitation
May 4.8"
14.0 days with precipitation
June 4.4"
13.5 days with precipitation
July 5.7"
13.3 days with precipitation
August 4.2"
11.0 days with precipitation
September 3.3"
9.4 days with precipitation
October 2.9"
Snow: 0.1"
9.5 days with precipitation
November 3.2"
Snow: 0.3"
10.7 days with precipitation
December 4.5"
Snow: 3.6"
13.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
193 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,287
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,043
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Skyline's climate means for you
Skyline runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 193 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,287 heating and 1,043 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: Skyline, KY
Skyline, Kentucky runs an annual average of 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 45°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 USC00157431, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Skyline receives roughly 49.9 inches of precipitation each year, with 16.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 193 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 18 and the first fall freeze near October 28. For energy use, 4,287 heating degree days and 1,043 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Skyline scores 78/100 (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 Skyline, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Skyline, Kentucky is 56°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Skyline get? ▼
Skyline receives 49.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 16.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Skyline? ▼
Skyline 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 Skyline? ▼
Skyline has approximately 193 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 18 and the first fall freeze around October 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Skyline? ▼
Skyline has 4,287 heating degree days and 1,043 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 Skyline climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00157431 near Skyline.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00157431. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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