Farmers’ Almanac predicts ‘oppressive’ summer weather in KY. What forecasters expect
May showers might stretch into the coming months, as Kentucky residents could be in for a stormy summer this year, according to one prediction.
The increased rainfall isn’t expected to bring lower temperatures, though. The National Weather Service reports Kentucky has a 33% to 50% chance of above-normal temperatures from May to July.
The likelihood of a hotter-than-typical summer depends on the region of the commonwealth. The chance of above-normal precipitation is also 33% to 50%, the NWS reports.
Here’s what to know about the summer weather forecast for this year, a prediction from the Farmers’ Almanac and data from the NWS.
Farmers’ Almanac prediction for Kentucky
The Farmers’ Almanac warns of “sizzling temperatures” across the U.S. this summer, plus storms and high humidity in some areas.
The almanac’s Summer Forecast 2023 predicts Kentucky will have an “oppressive, showery, thundery” summer. The central U.S. will see above-average rainfall, the almanac expects, and Kentucky and surrounding states may see more thunderstorms than usual.
The almanac makes predictions based on a mysterious formula that considers factors such as planetary positioning, sunspot activity and tidal action of the moon.
“The only person who knows the exact formula is the Farmers’ Almanac weather prognosticator who goes by the pseudonym of Caleb Weatherbee,” the organization’s website says. “To protect this proprietary formula, the editors of the Farmers’ Almanac prefer to keep both Caleb’s true identity and the formula a closely guarded brand secret.”
The Farmers’ Almanac has provided extended forecasts since 1818, according to its website.
Typical summer weather in Lexington
The NWS Louisville office provides data on climate normals in Lexington from 1991 to 2020. Here’s what to know:
Lexington in June:
Average minimum temperature: 62.8 degrees
Average maximum temperature: 83.8 degrees
Average overall temperature: 73.3 degrees
Total normal precipitation: 4.96 inches
Lexington in July:
Average minimum temperature: 66.5 degrees
Average maximum temperature: 86.9 degrees
Average overall temperature: 76.7 degrees
Total normal precipitation: 5.12 inches
Lexington in August:
Average minimum temperature: 65.2 degrees
Average maximum temperature: 86.2 degrees
Average overall temperature: 75.7 degrees
Total normal precipitation: 3.71 inches
The average temperature in Fayette County last June was 73.7 degrees, according to data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.
Here’s more data on average temperatures in Fayette County:
Note: This graphic will automatically update as new data become available.
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This story was originally published May 23, 2023 at 10:53 AM.
