Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Paducah features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 3 °C (38 °F) and 27 °C (81 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -17 °C (1 °F) or can rise to as high as 36 °C (98 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1393 mm (54.8 inches) and receives 127 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Paducah enjoys an average of 3008 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 38 minutes to 14 hours 39 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Paducah are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 25 to 27 °C (78 - 81 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 3 to 6 °C (38 - 44 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Paducah experiences 133 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 50 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 22°C (71°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
| Mean maximum | 18°C (65°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
| Average high | 7°C (45°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
| Daily mean | 3°C (38°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
8°C (48°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
| Average low | -1°C (31°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
| Mean minimum | -11°C (13°F) |
-10°C (15°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
| Minimum | -17°C (1°F) |
-17°C (2°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
-9°C (15°F) |
-12°C (11°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Paducah, Kentucky, United States with other places around the world.
Paducah usually has the most precipitation in February, March and April, with an average of 13 rainy days and 144 mm (5.7 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Paducah are August, September and November. On average, 95 mm (3.7 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 103 (4.0) | 144 (5.7) | 147 (5.8) | 141 (5.5) | 134 (5.3) | 114 (4.5) | 99 (3.9) | 97 (3.8) | 88 (3.5) | 117 (4.6) | 99 (3.9) | 108 (4.3) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 8 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
The sunniest months in Paducah are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 52 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Paducah: January, February and December receive an average of 5 hours 23 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 133 | 167 | 207 | 258 | 293 | 331 | 348 | 320 | 289 | 249 | 217 | 189 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 55m | 10h 50m | 11h 59m | 13h 10m | 14h 9m | 14h 39m | 14h 22m | 13h 30m | 12h 22m | 11h 11m | 10h 9m | 9h 38m |
Paducah experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, May and June, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 11, which corresponds to the Very High / Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Paducah UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 3 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Paducah. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Paducah's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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