Climate change in Knott County, Kentucky
Since 1979, Knott County, Kentucky has warmed 2.4°F, with 1 fewer days above 90°F, 2 more nights above 70°F and 16% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Cocke County, TN's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.4°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.2°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.3°F
- Precipitation: +16%
- Wettest day of the year: +29%
- Longest dry spell: −2 days
- Days above 90°F: −1 days
- Nights above 70°F: +2 days
- Freezing nights: −16 days
- Frost-free season: +12 days
- Muggy days: +16 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.0°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +8 days
- Snowfall: −31%
- 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.