The climate in Elsmere, KY is generally mild and temperate, with hot and humid summers and cold but mostly dry winters. Summers are usually sunny, averaging around 20-30 days of sunshine each month. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 80°F (27°C). Winters are cooler, with temperatures typically ranging between 30-40°F (-1 to 4°C). The area receives around 44 inches of rain annually, most of which falls during the spring and summer months. Snowfall is minimal in Elsmere, usually no more than a few inches per year.
Elsmere, Kentucky gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Elsmere averages 18 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 Elsmere. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Elsmere gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 116 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 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 18 inches of snow a year