Updated October 2026
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park Weather by Month
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 86°F and a low of 66°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 44°F and an average low of 25°F.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 5 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
86°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
25°F avg low
Longest days
Jun
14.6 h of daylight
Average weather at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F | 25°F | 9.7 h |
| February | 50°F | 29°F | 10.6 h |
| March | 59°F | 35°F | 11.7 h |
| April | 70°F | 44°F | 13.0 h |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 14.0 h |
| June | 84°F | 62°F | 14.6 h |
| July | 86°F | 66°F | 14.4 h |
| August | 86°F | 64°F | 13.5 h |
| September | 80°F | 57°F | 12.2 h |
| October | 71°F | 46°F | 11.0 h |
| November | 58°F | 36°F | 9.9 h |
| December | 47°F | 29°F | 9.4 h |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00153929, 5 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Abraham Lincoln Birthplace is at that time of year.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 44°F in January, between 47°F in December and 50°F in February, with average lows between 25°F and 29°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.4 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 59°F in March to 76°F in May, with average lows between 35°F and 54°F. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.0 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs hold near 85°F in all three months, with average lows between 62°F and 66°F. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.6 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 80°F in September to 58°F in November, with average lows between 36°F and 57°F. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 9.9 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
There are four distinct seasons in Central Kentucky. However, temperature and weather conditions can vary widely within those seasons. Spring and Fall are generally pleasant with frequent rain showers. Summer is usually hot and humid. Winter is moderately cold with mixed precipitation.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Abraham Lincoln Birthplace
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 37.59°N, 85.67°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park →
Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 1.9× the visitors of the park's average month. January is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Abraham Lincoln Birthplace.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, with an average high of 86°F and an average low of 66°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 5 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, with an average low of 25°F and an average high of 44°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Daylight at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park runs from about 9.4 hours a day in December to about 14.6 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00153929), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.