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.

What You Need To Know

  • It has not been a record summer
  • Temperatures have been running above average, however

  • Temperatures haven't hit 100 degrees yet this year

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.

The Week Ahead

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.