Kentucky Temperature Records

All-time high and low temperatures recorded in Kentucky, with monthly records dating back to 1970.

Key Facts

  • Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Kentucky is 114°F, set on July 28, 1930.
  • Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in Kentucky is -37°F, set on January 19, 1994.
  • Data Coverage: Based on 57 years of data from 1,012 NOAA weather stations.

All-Time Record High

114°F
July 28, 1930
Official NOAA Record

All-Time Record Low

-37°F
January 19, 1994
Official NOAA Record

Monthly Temperature Records

MonthRecord HighRecord Low
January80°F(1972)-37°F(1994)
February85°F(1977)-28°F(2015)
March91°F(2004)-12°F(1980)
April99°F(2003)9°F(1996)
May106°F(1996)19°F(2007)
June111°F(2012)29°F(1993)
July111°F(2012)33°F(1993)
August109°F(1988)30°F(1986)
September105°F(2011)--
October103°F(2019)10°F(1988)
November93°F(2000)-3°F(1976)
December87°F(1982)-24°F(1989)

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