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Elizabethtown (KY) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Elizabethtown is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Elizabethtown, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in August to a chilly 6°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -5°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Elizabethtown experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1414 mm of precipitation annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, April, sees around 159 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, August, still receives a respectable 90 mm of rainfall.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Elizabethtown, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.0 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Louisville, the United States of America (62 KM, 39 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Louisville, the United States of America (62 KM, 39 Miles).

Forecast for Elizabethtown (KY)

Fri   Dec 27
15°C | 8°C
SE 6 m/s
16 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Sat   Dec 28
18°C | 11°C
S 3 m/s
3 mm
broken clouds and  chance of rain

broken clouds and chance of rain

Sun   Dec 29
15°C | 8°C
S 7 m/s
12 mm
overcast and thunder

overcast and thunder

The best time of year to visit Elizabethtown in the United States of America

During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Elizabethtown?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April and May.
  • Which is the warmest month in Elizabethtown?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Elizabethtown?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Elizabethtown?
    April tops the wettest month list with 159 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Elizabethtown?
    August is the driest month with 90 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Elizabethtown?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 295 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.