Frankfort Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Frankfort, Kentucky - KY, USA)

Residing on the northerly outer limits of a 'humid subtropical climate' zone, the city of Frankfort lies roughly 100 miles / 160 km south of the point where the subtropical Southeast merges with cooler weather to become more humid and continental.

The city and the nearby Bluegrass region experience four quite distinct seasons, influenced by the breezes coming in from the plateau. Spring is a particularly pleasant time of the year in Frankfort, where temperatures quickly rise above 15°C / 59°F and reach more than 20°C / 68°F by the time that May makes itself known.

From June through September, average maximum daily temperatures rise to above 25°C / 77°F, peaking at over 30°C / 86°F during July and August, the hottest months. In fact, there are an average of more than 20 days when temperatures reach 32°C / 90°F or higher. Evening temperatures remain warm in the summer, while the climate gradually begins to cool down as fall comes along, towards the end of September.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

The winter climate in Frankfort can be a little on the chilly side at times, and although some nights can be quite frosty, most days see temperatures rise to at least a few degrees, reaching double figures towards the end of February / beginning of March.

In December, January and February, there are usually two or three days when snowy weather occurs, while the occasional snow flurry can take place as early as November and as late as April. When it comes to rainfall, average monthly precipitation levels range from 7.6 cm / 3 inches in January and February, to almost no rain at all from April to October.

Frankfort Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	4°C / 39°F	-5°C / 23°F
February	6°C / 43°F	-4°C / 25°F
March	13°C / 55°F	2°C / 36°F
April	19°C / 66°F	7°C / 45°F
May	24°C / 75°F	12°C / 54°F
June	28°C / 82°F	16°C / 61°F
July	30°C / 86°F	19°C / 66°F
August	29°C / 84°F	18°C / 64°F
September	26°C / 79°F	14°C / 57°F
October	20°C / 68°F	8°C / 46°F
November	13°C / 55°F	3°C / 37°F
December	7°C / 45°F	-2°C / 28°F