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Kentucky Weather in July

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

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Planning a journey to Kentucky, the United States of America this July and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Kentucky in July

Kentucky, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. July in Kentucky generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. July is a summer month.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Mount Vernon at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Gilbertsville at 32°C (90°F). At night it cools down to 21°C (70°F) in Gilbertsville and 18°C (64°F) in Mount Vernon. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

To explore the conditions in Kentucky, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hebron with an average of 102 mm (4 in) to heavy rainfall in Williamsburg with 194 mm (7.6 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Lexington.

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)
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Best Places to Visit in Kentucky in July

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 July for some of the most popular destinations in Kentucky, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Kentucky (July)

Precipitation variation in Kentucky (July)

Lexington

In July Lexington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Lexington →

Louisville

In July Louisville generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
290 hours
295 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Louisville →

Frankfort

In July Frankfort generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Frankfort →

Bowling Green

In July Bowling Green generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Bowling Green →

Paducah

In July Paducah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Paducah →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kentucky, in the United States of America.

In our records: the United States of America July extremes

Notable July 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.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in the United States of America reached 51°C (124°F) in Palm Desert on July 28, 1995.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lexington 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Louisville 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Frankfort 30°C (86°F) 18°C (64°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)
Bowling Green 32°C (90°F) 20°C (68°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Paducah 32°C (90°F) 20°C (68°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Florence 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)

Kentucky weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

In July, Kentucky, the United States of America generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Lexington sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 19°C (66°F).

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

Average temperatures in Kentucky, the United States of America during July range from a nighttime low near 19°C (66°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Lexington.

Does Kentucky, the United States of America get a lot of rain in July?

Lexington typically receives notable rainfall in July, about 155 mm (6.1 in) on average across Kentucky, the United States of America.

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Lexington, July might be a good time to visit Kentucky, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, April, May, June and September provide pleasant weather in Lexington. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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