Climate Comfort Score
74/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Summer Shade, KY Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 74/100
- Comfort score
- 49.6"
- Annual precip
- 175d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Summer Shade
Summer Shade, Kentucky averages 57°F a year and scores 74/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 71% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 74/100
- comfort score, milder than 71% of U.S. cities
- 49.6"
- annual precipitation · 7" snow
- 175 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
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
49.6"
Annual Snow
7.2"
Comfort Score
74/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.6"
Plus 7.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Summer Shade) 74.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Summer Shade area.
How Summer Shade compares to every U.S. city
Summer Shade's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
74 Top 29% higher than 71% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Summer Shade
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Summer Shade captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 48°F (9°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9" | 3.2" | 22.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 4.2" | 1.8" | 18.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 4.8" | 0.8" | 14.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 4.9 | 0.1 |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.9 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.8 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 3.9 | 0.2 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 14.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6" | 1.4" | 21.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.9"
Snow: 3.2"
10.1 days with precipitation
February 4.2"
Snow: 1.8"
9.9 days with precipitation
March 4.8"
Snow: 0.8"
10.9 days with precipitation
April 4.3"
10.8 days with precipitation
May 4.6"
10.9 days with precipitation
June 4.4"
10.4 days with precipitation
July 3.9"
9.4 days with precipitation
August 4.1"
6.9 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
7.4 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
6.9 days with precipitation
November 3.6"
9.3 days with precipitation
December 4.6"
Snow: 1.4"
11.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
175 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,128
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,215
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Summer Shade's climate means for you
Summer Shade runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 175 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,128 heating and 1,215 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: Summer Shade, KY
Based on station USC00157800 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Summer Shade, Kentucky averages 57°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 43°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.
Beyond temperature, Summer Shade averages 49.6 inches of precipitation annually, with 7.2 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 175 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 26 and the first fall freeze near October 18. Turning to energy use, 4,128 heating degree days and 1,215 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Summer Shade scores 74/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Summer Shade, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Summer Shade, Kentucky is 57°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Summer Shade get? ▼
Summer Shade receives 49.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 7.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Summer Shade? ▼
Summer Shade has a climate comfort score of 74/100 (Good), milder than 71% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Summer Shade? ▼
Summer Shade has approximately 175 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around October 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Summer Shade? ▼
Summer Shade has 4,128 heating degree days and 1,215 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 Summer Shade climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00157800 near Summer Shade.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00157800. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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