Morgan County Climate
Morgan County, Kentucky
Avg Annual Temp
54.1°F
Annual Precip
46.9"
Annual Snowfall
12.3"
Extreme Heat Days
29.9
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Morgan County Weather
A Cooler Climate with Heavy Snow
Morgan County maintains an average annual temperature of 54.1°F, placing it over two degrees below the state average. It receives 46.9 inches of rain annually, which is drier than the Kentucky average of 50.6 inches.
Significant Snowfall in Eastern Kentucky
With 12.3 inches of annual snow, Morgan County receives more winter accumulation than many of its neighbors. This cooler profile makes it one of the more winter-active counties in the region.
More Winter Accumulation Than Montgomery
Morgan receives 12.3 inches of snow, notably higher than the 8.8 inches seen in neighboring Montgomery County. This extra snowfall defines the county's winter character compared to counties just to the west.
A Month of Extreme Summer Heat
Despite cooler averages, the county still hits 90°F on 30 days every year. Winters are cold, with a December-February average of 35.0°F and significant seasonal snowfall.
Prepare for Snow and Summer Heat
Homeowners need reliable snow removal tools to manage the 12.3 inches of annual snowfall. Additionally, maintaining an efficient HVAC system is important for the 30 days of extreme summer heat.
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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.