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Owensboro (KY) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

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 maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Owensboro is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum 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 drop to an average of around -4°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

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. For more details, please visit our Owensboro Precipitation page.

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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

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).

Forecast for Owensboro (KY)

Sun   Dec 22
4°C | -7°C
SE 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
10°C | -2°C
S 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
10°C | 4°C
SW 3 m/s
1.3 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

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.

  • 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.