Lawrence County Climate
Lawrence County, Kentucky
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
54.0°F
Annual Precip
46.6"
Annual Snowfall
—
Extreme Heat Days
21
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
6b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
3,436
Supports most vegetables & fruits
Seasonal Overview
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Climate Advisory: Lawrence County
Climate Verdict
Lawrence County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 54.0°F, moderately wet with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation, occasional hot days — 21 per year above 90°F. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 33.1°F. summers are warm — July averages 74.0°F. The 41°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Growing season and gardening data is currently limited for Lawrence County. Check the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map and local extension office for specific guidance.
Regional Context
Lawrence County closely matches the Kentucky statewide average temperature of 56.0°F, it is somewhat drier than average for Kentucky.
Climate Profile
About Lawrence County Weather
Temperate climate with heavy rain
Lawrence averages 54.0°F, placing it right at the national median for a temperate climate. It receives 46.6 inches of rain annually, nearly 8 inches above the US average.
One of the state's cooler counties
This is a cooler pocket of the region, falling 2.2 degrees below the Kentucky state average. Its precipitation is also slightly lower than the state norm of 50.6 inches.
Drier than neighbors to the west
Compared to nearby Lee County, Lawrence is 1.5 degrees cooler and significantly drier. While Lee receives 17.1 inches of snow, Lawrence's snowfall data remains unrecorded for this period.
Cool winters and moderate summers
Winter averages stay cool at 35.3°F, while summers reach a comfortable 72.3°F. Despite the mild average, the area still experiences 21 days of temperatures hitting 90°F or higher.
Prioritize heating and summer cooling
Focus on home heating efficiency to manage winter averages that dip below the state norm. Even without local snowfall data, residents should prepare for 21 days of intense summer heat.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.