Covington, KY experiences a humid continental climate characterised by hot summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range from 86°F in the summer to 23°F in the winter. The city usually receives around 45 inches of rain per year with snowfall averaging 11 inches annually. Winters are generally cloudy while summers tend to be sunny and warm. Humidity levels remain relatively high all year long, so visitors should take precautions to stay cool and hydrated during the hotter months.
Covington, Kentucky gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Covington averages 14 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 176 sunny days per year in Covington. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Covington gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 121 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year