Metcalfe County Climate
Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Avg Annual Temp
56.9°F
Annual Precip
49.6"
Annual Snowfall
7.2"
Extreme Heat Days
33.6
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Metcalfe County Weather
Classic Kentucky Climate with Moderate Heat
Metcalfe County records an annual average temperature of 56.9°F and 49.6 inches of precipitation. These figures place the county very close to the Kentucky state averages of 56.2°F and 50.6 inches.
Tracking Closely with State Benchmarks
Metcalfe stays slightly warmer than the state average but remains within the typical range for southern Kentucky. Its precipitation levels are nearly identical to the state's median for moisture.
Higher Heat Frequency Than Northern Neighbors
Metcalfe experiences 34 extreme heat days per year, which is significantly more than the 24 days recorded in Nelson County. This makes the local summer feel more intense despite similar average temperatures.
Extreme Heat and Manageable Snowfall
Summers bring over a month of days reaching 90°F or higher, peaking with a July average of 76.2°F. Winter brings a modest 7.2 inches of annual snowfall and a January average of 35.8°F.
Prepare for Peak Heat and Humidity
Residents should ensure their HVAC systems are robust enough to handle 34 days of extreme heat. A basic snow shovel is sufficient for the county's average of 7.2 inches of winter accumulation.
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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.