London Metro Area, KY Climate

The climate in the London, KY Metro Area is generally mild. Summers are warm with temperatures typically ranging from the mid-70s to the upper 80s, while winters are cool with temperatures averaging in the mid-40s. The area receives an average annual rainfall of 48 inches and experiences an average of 22 inches of snow annually. The area is known for its humidity and frequent thunderstorms during the summer months. Spring and fall bring moderate temperatures with occasional rain or snow. Overall, London, KY Metro Area has a comfortable climate throughout the year that provides lots of opportunities for outdoor activities.

London Metro Area, Kentucky gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

London Metro Area averages 9 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 181 sunny days per year in London Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.

London Metro Area 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 9 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the London metro area is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Kentucky.

8 Summer - 5.7 Winter

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in the London metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the London metro area with an average high temperature of 86.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Kentucky. In the London metro area, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the London metro area are September, May and June.

In the London metro area, there are 19.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Kentucky.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the London metro area with an average of 24.3°. This is about average compared to other places in Kentucky.

In the London metro area, there are 103.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Kentucky.

In the London metro area, there are 1.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Kentucky.

The humidity can be uncomfortably heavy or close in the London metro area during the summer months. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. July, August and June are the three most humid months in the London metro area.

May is the wettest month in the London metro area with 5.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is October with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 28% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 49.8 inches in the London metro area means that it is wetter than most places in Kentucky.

May is the rainiest month in the London metro area with 12.9 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 8.3 rainy days. There are 131.3 rainy days annually in the London metro area, which is one of the rainiest places in Kentucky. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 9.3 inches in the London metro area means that it is about average compared to other places in Kentucky. January is the snowiest month in the London metro area with 3.9 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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