Climate change in Hancock County, Kentucky
Since 1979, Hancock County, Kentucky has warmed 1.3°F, with 14 fewer days above 90°F, 8 fewer nights above 70°F and 13% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Christian County, KY's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +1.3°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): −1.3°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +2.8°F
- Precipitation: +13%
- Wettest day of the year: +10%
- Longest dry spell: +3 days
- Days above 90°F: −14 days
- Nights above 70°F: −8 days
- Freezing nights: −8 days
- Frost-free season: +17 days
- Muggy days: +11 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): −1.7°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +6 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.