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Kentucky Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kentucky, the United States of America in February.

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Thinking about venturing to Kentucky, the United States of America this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Kentucky in February

Kentucky, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. February in Kentucky generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Florence to 9°C (48°F) in Eddyville. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C (28°F) in Eddyville and -6°C (21°F) in Florence.

For a closer look at conditions across Kentucky, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Pikeville with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to high snow/rainfall in Murray with 105 mm (4.1 in).

Explore Kentucky by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kentucky — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lexington)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March13°C (55°F) April20°C (68°F) May24°C (75°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September27°C (81°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Kentucky →

Best Places to Visit in Kentucky in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kentucky.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kentucky

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Kentucky, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Kentucky (February)

Precipitation variation in Kentucky (February)

Lexington

In February Lexington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lexington →

Louisville

In February Louisville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
150 hours
190 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Louisville →

Frankfort

In February Frankfort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Frankfort →

Bowling Green

In February Bowling Green generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
102 mm (4 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Bowling Green →

Paducah

In February Paducah generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Paducah →

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In our records: the United States of America February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in the United States of America dropped to -39°C (-38°F) in Fargo on February 2, 1996.
  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in the United States of America was -33°C (-27°F) in Bismarck on February 1, 1996.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kentucky in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lexington 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Louisville 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Frankfort 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Bowling Green 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Paducah 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Florence 4°C (39°F) -6°C (21°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

Kentucky weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kentucky, the United States of America in February?

February in Kentucky, the United States of America brings poor weather. In Lexington, daytime temperatures are typically around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows hover near -4°C (25°F).

What is the average temperature in Kentucky, the United States of America in February?

Average temperatures in Kentucky, the United States of America during February range from a nighttime low near -4°C (25°F) to a daytime high around 6°C (43°F) in Lexington.

Does Kentucky, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in February?

February is on the drier side in Kentucky, the United States of America. Lexington averages only about 87 mm (3.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Kentucky, the United States of America?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lexington, February may not be the ideal time to visit Kentucky, the United States of America.

On average, the best time to visit Kentucky, the United States of America is in April, May, June and September with generally pleasant weather in Lexington. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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