Climate change in Barren County, Kentucky
Since 1979, Barren County, Kentucky has warmed 2.4°F, with 10 more days above 90°F, 9 more nights above 70°F and 13% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Wilson County, TN's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.4°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.9°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.2°F
- Precipitation: +13%
- Wettest day of the year: +4%
- Longest dry spell: +1 days
- Days above 90°F: +10 days
- Nights above 70°F: +9 days
- Freezing nights: −15 days
- Frost-free season: +14 days
- Muggy days: +10 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.4°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +3 days
- Snowfall: −30%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −2 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.