Climate change in Carter County, Kentucky
Since 1979, Carter County, Kentucky has warmed 2.7°F, with 6 more days above 90°F, 3 more nights above 70°F and 15% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Martin County, KY's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.7°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.0°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.9°F
- Precipitation: +15%
- Wettest day of the year: +1%
- Longest dry spell: −0 days
- Days above 90°F: +6 days
- Nights above 70°F: +3 days
- Freezing nights: −18 days
- Frost-free season: +15 days
- Muggy days: +11 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.2°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +10 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.