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Weather on March 17

Louisville, KY

55 Years of Data

Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
37°F
Warmest
2012
66°F avg
Coldest
2026
26°F avg

About This Date

March 17th in Louisville, KY typically brings cool spring weather, with average highs around 57°F and lows near 37°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 17th was in 2012 (66°F average), while the coldest was 2026 (26°F) — a 40°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 30% of recorded March 17th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for March 17th in Louisville, KY? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
2026coldest31°22°26°
202553°31°42°
202456°36°46°
202354°31°43°0.51"
202274°44°59°
202165°40°52°0.41"
202058°44°51°0.05"
201957°27°42°
201862°41°52°
201752°37°44°0.1"
201667°45°56°
201561°43°52°
201446°28°37°
201342°34°38°2.77"
2012warmest79°54°66°2.79"
201177°42°60°
201062°48°55°
200972°41°56°
200855°38°46°
200745°28°37°
200657°37°47°
200557°35°46°
200451°34°42°
200372°49°60°
200250°40°45°0.36"
200141°36°38°
200047°33°40°
199975°47°61°
199861°42°51°0.23"
199749°37°43°0.03"
199658°40°49°
199573°50°62°
199448°23°36°
199345°27°36°0.05"
199266°47°56°0.46"
199159°42°51°1.35"
199058°47°52°
198978°34°56°
198846°23°35°
198757°34°45°
198661°32°46°
198552°31°41°
198446°40°43°0.1"
198359°45°52°0.41"
198268°48°58°
198164°29°46°
198060°37°49°0.99"
197968°30°49°
197840°28°34°
197758°38°48°
197644°23°34°
197558°41°49°
197438°32°35°0.05"
197347°35°41°1.04"0.5"
197252°40°46°
197149°28°38°
56 years of data from LOUISVILLE BOWMAN FLD

Louisville, KY Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Louisville, KY Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"5.7"11.3"JFMAMJJASOND1.9"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Louisville, KY Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Louisville, KY

Louisville, KY has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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