The climate in Somerset, KY Metro Area is moderate and humid throughout the year. Summers are usually hot and humid with temperatures reaching into the low 90s on some days. Winters are generally cool with temperatures averaging in the mid to upper 40s during the day and falling below freezing overnight. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, averaging around 45 inches annually. Snowfall is not common but has been known to occur a few times each winter. The city enjoys four distinct seasons, making it an enjoyable place to live no matter what time of year it is.
Somerset Metro Area, Kentucky gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Somerset Metro Area averages 10 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 196 sunny days per year in Somerset Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Somerset Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 119 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 25
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 10 inches of snow a year