Climate change in Bourbon County, Kentucky
Since 1979, Bourbon County, Kentucky has warmed 2.7°F, with 4 more days above 90°F, 4 more nights above 70°F and 25% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Estill County, KY's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.7°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.0°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.1°F
- Precipitation: +25%
- Wettest day of the year: +19%
- Longest dry spell: +3 days
- Days above 90°F: +4 days
- Nights above 70°F: +4 days
- Freezing nights: −17 days
- Frost-free season: +11 days
- Muggy days: +12 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.0°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +2 days
- Snowfall: +18%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): +1 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.