Counties with the coldest winters in Kentucky
#21. Breckinridge County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 39.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.4 degrees
#21. Carter County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 39.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.4 degrees
#21. Greenup County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 39.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.7 degrees
#21. Hancock County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 39.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 35.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 35.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.1 degrees
#21. Meade County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 39.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.9 degrees
#18. Bell County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 39.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 36.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 36.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.9 degrees
#18. Letcher County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 39.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 35.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 35.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.4 degrees
#18. Rowan County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 39.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.8 degrees
#12. Campbell County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 39.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.5 degrees
#12. Grant County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 39.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.2 degrees
#12. Harrison County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 39.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.7 degrees
#12. Henry County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 39.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.9 degrees
#12. Pendleton County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 39.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6 degrees
#12. Shelby County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 39.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.6 degrees
#9. Fleming County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.2 degrees
#9. Nicholas County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.5 degrees
#9. Trimble County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.1 degrees
#7. Kenton County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.5 degrees
#7. Lewis County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.4 degrees
#5. Boone County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.5 degrees
#5. Robertson County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.5 degrees
#3. Bracken County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.8 degrees
#3. Oldham County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.3 degrees
#2. Harlan County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 35.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 35.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.4 degrees
#1. Mason County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.4 degrees
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 48 states.
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