Climate Insights for Bowling Green

Howard County, Kentucky, United States

Hottest
Luglio
32°C peak
Coldest
Gennaio
0°C low
Wettest
Febbraio
152mm rain
Best to Visit
Settembre, Ottobre
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bowling Green is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1410mm of precipitation falls per year. Bowling Green receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bowling Green is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Gennaio, Febbraio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: 0° Feb Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 2° Mar Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Apr Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 10° May Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Jun Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 20° Jul Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 22° Aug Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 21° Sep Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 18° Oct Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° Nov Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5° Dec Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Bowling Green vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is Gennaio, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 8mm Feb Precipitation: 152mm Snow: 6mm Mar Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Bowling Green is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1410mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 117mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 152mm of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 88mm. That's 64mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 20cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Bowling Green is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

93 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Bowling Green, which began on March 20, 2026. Bowling Green is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in Luglio at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 378mm across the season with a monthly average of 126mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 366mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 276mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 390mm across the season with a monthly average of 130mm. Expect around 15cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 11°
Apr 15°
May 21°
Jun 25°
Jul 27°
Aug 25°
Sep 23°
Oct 16°
Nov 10°
Dec

The best time to visit Bowling Green is during Settembre and Ottobre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 94mm per month. By contrast, Luglio can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while Gennaio is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bowling Green based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
0 °C
8 °C
16 km/h
108 mm
8 cm
Feb
2 °C
12 °C
17 km/h
152 mm
6 cm
Mar Current
6 °C
17 °C
17 km/h
124 mm
4 cm
Apr
10 °C
21 °C
17 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
26 °C
14 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
30 °C
13 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
23 °C
14 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Nov
5 °C
15 °C
15 km/h
88 mm
1 cm
Dec
3 °C
11 °C
16 km/h
130 mm
1 cm
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