Warmest Cities in Kentucky

Top 86 cities ranked by warmest cities

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Warmest Cities — Kentucky

1 Madisonville 60°F

2 Glasgow 60°F

3 Bowling Green 59°F

4 Shively 59°F

5 Murray 59°F

6 Princeton 59°F

7 Hopkinsville 58°F

8 Oak Grove 58°F

9 Fort Campbell North 58°F

10 Somerset 58°F

11 Berea 58°F

12 Franklin 58°F

13 Louisville/Jefferson County 58°F

14 Mayfield 58°F

15 Lyndon 58°F

16 Jeffersontown 58°F

17 Douglass Hills 58°F

18 Middletown 58°F

19 St. Matthews 58°F

20 Lexington-Fayette urban county 57°F

21 Paducah 57°F

22 Owensboro 57°F

23 Shepherdsville 57°F

24 Mount Washington 57°F

25 Hillview 57°F

26 Leitchfield 57°F

27 Harrodsburg 57°F

28 Nicholasville 57°F

29 Russellville 57°F

30 Wilmore 57°F

31 London 57°F

32 Bardstown 57°F

33 Lebanon 57°F

34 Henderson 57°F

35 Frankfort 57°F

36 Independence 56°F

37 Walton 56°F

38 Monticello 56°F

39 Georgetown 56°F

40 Central City 56°F

41 Middlesborough 56°F

42 Hazard 56°F

43 Richmond 56°F

44 Campbellsville 56°F

45 Williamsburg 56°F

46 Corbin 56°F

47 Vine Grove 56°F

48 Radcliff 56°F

49 Elizabethtown 56°F

50 Fort Knox 56°F

51 Danville 55°F

52 La Grange 55°F

53 Crestwood 55°F

54 Lawrenceburg 55°F

55 Versailles 55°F

56 Francisville 55°F

57 Alexandria 55°F

58 Flatwoods 55°F

59 Morehead 55°F

60 Bellevue 55°F

61 Cynthiana 55°F

62 Winchester 55°F

63 Highland Heights 55°F

64 Cold Spring 55°F

65 Taylor Mill 55°F

66 Paris 55°F

67 Fort Thomas 55°F

68 Dayton 55°F

69 Newport 55°F

70 Erlanger 55°F

71 Covington 55°F

72 Fort Wright 55°F

73 Burlington 55°F

74 Hebron 55°F

75 Villa Hills 55°F

76 Edgewood 55°F

77 Fort Mitchell 55°F

78 Maysville 55°F

79 Pikeville 54°F

80 Ashland 54°F

81 Mount Sterling 54°F

82 Shelbyville 54°F

83 Union 53°F

84 Florence 53°F

85 Elsmere 53°F

86 Oakbrook 53°F

The warmest cities in Kentucky enjoy high average annual temperatures, making them attractive to those who prefer mild winters and plenty of sunshine. Madisonville leads with an average annual temperature of 60°F.

Warm-climate cities are popular destinations for retirees, winter migrants, and outdoor enthusiasts. They typically offer year-round access to outdoor activities, lower heating costs, and longer growing seasons. Many have seen significant population growth in recent decades.

While warm weather is appealing, these cities may also face challenges including extreme summer heat, higher cooling costs, water scarcity, and vulnerability to hurricanes or other weather events. Many are investing in heat mitigation strategies and sustainable water management.

Did You Know?

1. Madisonville's average temperature of 60°F means residents enjoy warm weather virtually year-round.
2. The warmest U.S. cities are concentrated in southern Florida, Hawaii, and the desert Southwest.
3. Warm-climate cities have seen the fastest population growth in the U.S. over the past two decades, driven by retirees and remote workers.

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