Danville Metro Area, KY Climate

Danville, KY Metro Area has a humid continental climate which is characterized by cold winters and warm, humid summers. The average annual temperature is around 61°F (16°C). The region typically experiences four distinct seasons with winter temperatures ranging from 25 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit and summer temperatures averaging in the mid-80s. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with some areas receiving higher amounts of rainfall due to their location within valley systems. Snowfall in Danville is relatively light compared to other parts of Kentucky, but can still reach up to 8 inches during a single storm. Overall, Danville's climate is mild and temperate - perfect for enjoying outdoor activities or simply relaxing.

Danville Metro Area, Kentucky gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Danville Metro Area averages 11 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 190 sunny days per year in Danville Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Danville Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 112 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 11 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the Danville metro area is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Kentucky.

8.1 Summer - 5.7 Winter

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in the Danville metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Danville, Kentucky	United States
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Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the Danville metro area with an average high temperature of 86.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Kentucky. In the Danville metro area, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the Danville metro area are September, May and June.

In the Danville metro area, there are 18.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Kentucky.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the Danville metro area with an average of 25.0°. This is warmer than most places in Kentucky.

In the Danville metro area, there are 92.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Kentucky.

In the Danville metro area, there are 1.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Kentucky.

The humidity can be uncomfortably heavy or close in the Danville metro area during the summer months. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. July, August and June are the three most humid months in the Danville metro area.

May is the wettest month in the Danville metro area with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is September with 3.4 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 28% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.0 inches in the Danville metro area means that it is about average compared to other places in Kentucky.

May is the rainiest month in the Danville metro area with 10.8 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 7.1 rainy days. There are 112.0 rainy days annually in the Danville metro area, which is less rainy than most places in Kentucky. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 11.2 inches in the Danville metro area means that it is snowier than most places in Kentucky. February is the snowiest month in the Danville metro area with 4.2 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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