Bowling Green weather by month
Average highs run from 46°F in January to 90°F in July, and January nights average 28°F. It gets 50 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 8 inches of snow. Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 81 times a year. The most comfortable months are September to October.
Best time to visit Bowling Green
For comfortable weather, go in September to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F | 28°F | 3.6 in | 3.2 in | 7 | 0 | 21 | cold |
| February | 51°F | 31°F | 4.1 in | 2.9 in | 7 | 0 | 17 | cool |
| March | 60°F | 38°F | 4.5 in | 1.4 in | 7 | 0 | 10 | cool |
| April | 71°F | 47°F | 4.8 in | 0.1 in | 8 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| May | 79°F | 57°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| June | 87°F | 66°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| July | 90°F | 70°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 16 | 0 | hot |
| August | 89°F | 68°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 15 | 0 | hot |
| September | 83°F | 60°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 6 | 0 | warm |
| October | 72°F | 48°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| November | 59°F | 38°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in | 6 | 0 | 11 | cool |
| December | 49°F | 32°F | 4.4 in | 0.8 in | 8 | 0 | 18 | cool |
| Year | 70°F avg | 49°F avg | 50.1 in | 8.5 in | 82 | 47 | 81 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Bowling Green Warren Co Airport, KY (USW00093808), 1.7 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Bowling Green
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 37m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 42m. The earliest sunset comes around November 30 (4:28 pm) and the latest around June 20 (8:08 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 51 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 am | 4:52 pm | 9h 54m |
| February | 6:34 am | 5:25 pm | 10h 51m |
| March | 6:56 am | 6:52 pm | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:11 am | 7:20 pm | 13h 09m |
| May | 5:37 am | 7:46 pm | 14h 09m |
| June | 5:25 am | 8:06 pm | 14h 41m |
| July | 5:38 am | 8:04 pm | 14h 26m |
| August | 6:02 am | 7:36 pm | 13h 34m |
| September | 6:28 am | 6:52 pm | 12h 25m |
| October | 6:53 am | 6:08 pm | 11h 15m |
| November | 6:24 am | 4:35 pm | 10h 11m |
| December | 6:51 am | 4:29 pm | 9h 38m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Bowling Green with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Bowling Green getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.2°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Bowling Green.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bowling Green?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 90°F and an average low of 70°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Bowling Green?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 28°F and highs of 46°F.
What is the rainiest month in Bowling Green?
May gets the most precipitation, 5.0 inches on average. October is the driest at 3.6 inches.
Does it snow in Bowling Green?
Yes. Bowling Green averages 9 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Bowling Green?
For comfortable weather, September to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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