October weather forecast
Kentucky, USA

October is when Kentucky fully embraces the fall season, displaying a marked shift in weather conditions. Daytime temperatures commonly hover between 60°F (15.6°C) and 75°F (23.9°C). Nighttime lows can be considerably cooler, ranging from 45°F (7.2°C) to 55°F (12.8°C). This month is a clear departure from the heat and humidity that characterize the Kentucky summer, paving the way for a season of more temperate climate.

In cities such as Louisville and Lexington, October is often celebrated for its crisp air and reduced humidity. These urban areas also start seeing fewer rainy days, aligning with the statewide trend of decreased precipitation that October heralds. Thunderstorms are rare, making way for clearer skies and more predictable weather.

Compared to September, October experiences further reduction in both daytime and nighttime temperatures. While September may still hold onto the last vestiges of summer, October firmly situates itself in the fall category. The shift to cooler weather is not abrupt but rather a gentle slope, making it easier for residents to adapt to the changing seasons.

As October progresses, the autumn foliage reaches its peak, especially in the eastern highlands and northern regions. This is particularly striking in the Cumberland Plateau, where the changing leaves create a vibrant tapestry of color.

In anticipation of November, October serves as a balanced month—neither too hot nor too cold. It provides a delightful precursor to the more frigid conditions that will come with winter. The days are mostly sunny, with low humidity and moderate temperatures, setting the stage for the colder, wetter weather that November will introduce.

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• Louisville - October »
  August and October, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months in Louisville. In Louisville, during October, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.
• Lexington - October »
  In Lexington in October, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lexington, in October, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Bowling Green - October »
  In Bowling Green snow does not fall in May through October. In Bowling Green, in October, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Owensboro - October »
  In Owensboro during October, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. With an average relative humidity of 71%, October is the least humid month in Owensboro.
• Covington - October »
  August through October, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Covington, Kentucky. On the first day of October in Covington sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:21 pm.
• Richmond - October »
  In October, in Richmond the rain falls for 10.9 days. In Richmond, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.
• Georgetown - October »
  In Georgetown, Kentucky, during October, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. On the first day of October in Georgetown, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:21 pm.
• Elizabethtown - October »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, are August through October, with an average relative humidity of 75%. In Elizabethtown in October, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Nicholasville - October »
  The months with the least rainfall in Nicholasville are September and October Rain falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of rain. September and October are months with the least rain in Nicholasville when the rain falls for 11.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of rain.
• Henderson - October »
  The least humid month in Henderson is October, with an average relative humidity of 70%. In Henderson, in October, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Frankfort - October »
  In Frankfort in October, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. October is the first month it typically snows in Frankfort, Kentucky.