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Owensboro (KY) Climate by Month

Owensboro experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to cold weather. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Owensboro is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 6°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -4°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Owensboro has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1315 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, April receives high rainfall, averaging 150 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 64 mm over 8 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Owensboro. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Evansville, the United States of America (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Evansville, the United States of America (44 KM, 27 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Owensboro 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 is the warmest month in Owensboro?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Owensboro?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Owensboro?
    April tops the wettest month list with 150 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Owensboro?
    August is the driest month with 64 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Owensboro?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 322 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Owensboro (KY)

    Thu   Nov 21
    7°C | 2°C
    NW 32 km/h
    0.4 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and chance of slight rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    8°C | 3°C
    NW 25 km/h
    0.6 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and chance of slight rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    9°C | 2°C
    W 11 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain