Livingston County Climate
Livingston County, Kentucky
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
57.1°F
Annual Precip
49.3"
Annual Snowfall
3.8"
Extreme Heat Days
38
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
7a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
4,329
Excellent for heat-loving crops
Seasonal Overview
National Comparison
7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
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Weather Alerts
Climate Advisory: Livingston County
Climate Verdict
Livingston County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 57.1°F, moderately wet with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation, occasional hot days — 37.5 per year above 90°F, light snow averaging 3.8 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 34.2°F. summers are warm — July averages 78.3°F. The 44°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
The moderate temperatures support hiking, cycling, and camping comfortably in spring, summer, and fall.
Regional Context
Livingston County closely matches the Kentucky statewide average temperature of 56.0°F.
Climate Profile
About Livingston County Weather
Hotter than the national average
Livingston averages 57.1°F, making it warmer than the national median. It experiences a typical humid subtropical climate with 49.3 inches of rain each year.
Higher heat than state norms
The county is nearly a full degree warmer than the Kentucky state average of 56.2°F. While temperature is higher, precipitation is slightly lower than the state's 50.6-inch average.
Hotter and drier than Letcher
With 38 extreme heat days, Livingston is significantly hotter than neighboring Letcher or Lee. Its snowfall of 3.8 inches is much lighter than the 17.1 inches found in Lee County.
Intense heat and limited snow
July is quite hot here, averaging 78.3°F with 38 days reaching into the 90s. Winters remain mild compared to the region, averaging 36.6°F with very limited snowfall.
Maximize cooling and hydration
High-efficiency air conditioning is a must to combat the 38 days of extreme heat. Since snowfall is minimal at 3.8 inches, focus your seasonal prep on summer hydration and heat safety.
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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.