Weather in August in Kentucky
Planning a getaway to Kentucky this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Kentucky in August?
Kentucky is a region in the United States of America. August in Kentucky generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Mount Vernon at 29°C to very warm in Eddyville at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Eddyville and 18°C in Mount Vernon. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Kentucky. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Henderson with an average of 62 mm to high rainfall in Williamsburg with 104 mm.For specific regional insights in Kentucky for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Kentucky climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Kentucky?
Lexington
In August Lexington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Louisville
In August Louisville generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Frankfort
In August Frankfort generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bowling Green
In August Bowling Green generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Paducah
In August Paducah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kentucky, in the United States of America.
Is August the best time to visit Kentucky?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Kentucky with overall pleasant weather in Lexington.
On average, the best time to visit Kentucky is in April, May, June, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Lexington. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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