I am sure many of you are tired of the heat and humidity, but that is typical for Kentucky during the summer months. However, it has been a little hotter than average.
Let us break down the 90 degree days compared to average across the state for you.
Here are some 90 degree day statistics of this year and years past:
LOUISVILLE
- Most 90 degree days: 85 in 2010
- Fewest 90 degree days: 3 in 1974
- As of July 26 this year, Louisville has had 28 90 degree days
- Average 90 degree days per year: 38
LEXINGTON
- Most 90 degree days: 85 in 1936
- Fewest 90 degree days: 0 in 1974. Warmest temp was 88
- 2004 warmest temp was 89
- As of July 26 this year, Lexington has had 15 90 degree days
- Average 90 degree days per year: 22
BOWLING GREEN
- Most 90 degree days: 107 in 1921
- Fewest 90 degree days: 8 in 1950 and 1982
- As of July 26 this year, Bowling Green has had 28 90 degree days
- Average 90 degree days per year: 42
FRANKFORT
- Most 90 degree days: 89 in 1936
- Fewest 90 degree days: 2 in 2004
- As of July 21 this year, Frankfort has had 22 90 degree days
- Average 90 degree days per year: 23
As you can see, it has been quite warm this year so far, but we are a far cry from the most 90 degree days on record.
Looking ahead this week, temperatures will cool down a little bit with highs in the 80s so we will get a bit of a break from the high heat and a little break from the humidity as well.