Louisville weather, reported by Guinness
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What Louisville weather usually means for pets
Averages tell you what to plan a wardrobe around. Here is Louisville's typical year with a dog-walk comfort rating for each month, using the same bands as the live verdict above.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Typical midday walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.6°F / 6°C | 27.8°F / -2°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| February | 48.3°F / 9°C | 30.7°F / -1°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| March | 58.1°F / 15°C | 38.6°F / 4°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| April | 69.6°F / 21°C | 48.5°F / 9°C | Fine for most dogs |
| May | 77.8°F / 25°C | 58.7°F / 15°C | Caution — shade & water |
| June | 85.7°F / 30°C | 67.2°F / 20°C | Risky — early/late only |
| July | 89°F / 32°C | 70.8°F / 22°C | Risky — early/late only |
| August | 88.4°F / 31°C | 69.5°F / 21°C | Risky — early/late only |
| September | 82.2°F / 28°C | 61.9°F / 17°C | Risky — early/late only |
| October | 70.5°F / 21°C | 50.1°F / 10°C | Fine for most dogs |
| November | 57.6°F / 14°C | 39.4°F / 4°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| December | 47.2°F / 8°C | 32.1°F / 0°C | Safe — great walk weather |
Record high: 107°F / 42°C (July 14, 1936 (most recent occurrence)) · Record low: -22°F / -30°C (January 19, 1994) · Average snowfall: 13.4″ a year, peaking in January
Climate data: NOAA/NWS 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals (Louisville International Airport).
Louisville weather facts every pet owner should know
- July highs in Louisville average 89.0F with Ohio Valley humidity on top, so midsummer dog walks are safest at dawn when lows average 70.8F.
- Louisville's extremes run from 107F down to minus 22F (January 19, 1994), so pets here genuinely need both a summer heat plan and a winter coat.
- Winter is walkable with gear: January highs average 43.6F, just under the 45F coat threshold for small and senior dogs, and annual snow is a manageable 13.4 inches.
- The Ohio Valley traps humid air in summer, which makes panting less efficient for dogs; on muggy days treat the site's 82F risky threshold as arriving several degrees early.
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