We know the question on your mind, Louisvillians — when’s it going to get cool? Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for September, October, and November. While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what fall will bring.
Reminder: The first day of fall is on Sunday, Sept. 22.
Temperature
Think warm. This fall, Louisville has a 33-40% chance of temperatures being higher than normal.
Precipitation
Our city is predicted to experience ordinary rainfall for the season — that’s between three and four inches each month.
Remember September?
The average daily high for a Louisville September is 79°, down from the August high of 85°. But those September nights really start feeling like fall — the average nighttime temperature is a balmy 60°.
Pro tip: The average daily maximum UV index is 5, which is on the upper end of threatening. So make sure to keep using that sunscreen.
On to October
The seasons really start to turn when spooky season comes to LOU. The average high temperature drops all the way to 66°, and the humidity goes with it — October and August are LOU’s least humid months. Not only are the days cooler, but they are shorter. Throughout the month, sunrise moves from 7:39 a.m. to 8:08 a.m., while sunset drifts from 7:25 p.m. to 6:44 p.m.
And now, November
Fall is really here by November, with an average daily high of 53°. It’s the first month that snow typically arrives in LOU, with an average of a single snowy day. The days settle in at about 10 hours long. Speaking of daylight — Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 3 this year, when we’ll all fall back an hour at 2 a.m.
