Climate change in Owsley County, Kentucky
Since 1979, Owsley County, Kentucky has warmed 2.6°F, with 3 more days above 90°F, 5 more nights above 70°F and 23% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Cocke County, TN's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.6°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.7°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.0°F
- Precipitation: +23%
- Wettest day of the year: +10%
- Longest dry spell: −0 days
- Days above 90°F: +3 days
- Nights above 70°F: +5 days
- Freezing nights: −18 days
- Frost-free season: +15 days
- Muggy days: +15 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.6°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +6 days
- Snowfall: −20%
- 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.