Greenup, KY has a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. Average daily high temperatures in summer range from the mid-80s to the low 90s Fahrenheit, while average daily lows during winter drop near freezing. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year with rain providing most of the moisture during the spring and fall months, while snowfall usually occurs during December through February. Additionally, due to its location near Lake Erie, Greenup experiences strong winds that make it prone to thunderstorms and tornadoes.
Greenup, Kentucky gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Greenup averages 12 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 162 sunny days per year in Greenup. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Greenup gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 124 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 21
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12 inches of snow a year