McCracken County Climate
McCracken County, Kentucky
Avg Annual Temp
58.5°F
Annual Precip
50.5"
Annual Snowfall
8.9"
Extreme Heat Days
46.6
days >= 90°F/yr
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About McCracken County Weather
Warm and Sunny Western Kentucky
McCracken County is warmer than the national median, with an average annual temperature of 58.5°F. It sits in a high-precipitation zone that receives 50.5 inches of rain annually.
Exceeding the State Temperature Norm
The county is over two degrees warmer than the Kentucky state average of 56.2°F. Its location near the confluence of major rivers contributes to its humid and warm climate profile.
Similar to Its Western Peers
McCracken mirrors the warmth of neighboring Marshall County, though it is slightly cooler. It experiences significantly more extreme heat days than eastern counties like McCreary.
Sweltering Summers and Light Snow
July is hot with an average of 79.3°F and 47 days of extreme heat above 90°F. Winters are mild compared to the rest of the state, with only 8.9 inches of annual snowfall.
Manage the Summer Heat Stress
With nearly 50 days of extreme heat, high-capacity cooling systems are a necessity. Residents should also prepare for high humidity which can make the 79°F July average feel much warmer.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.