Sparta, KY has a mild climate throughout the year with warm summers and cold winters. Average temperatures in the summer range from the mid to upper 60s to low 90s with occasional heat waves. Winters are generally cold with temperatures ranging from the upper 20s to lower 40s. Rainfall is abundant during spring and summer months, while winter months tend to be dry. Snow is common in winter but rarely accumulates for more than a few days at a time. The area also experiences some thunderstorms during spring and summer months due to its location on the Ohio River Valley. Overall, Sparta enjoys four distinct seasons with mild weather that provides comfortable conditions for outdoor activities throughout the year.
Sparta, Kentucky gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sparta averages 14 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 180 sunny days per year in Sparta. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sparta gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 131 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year