Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Paducah, KY. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 5 in Paducah lands right in the heart of spring's unpredictability — historically, highs range from a balmy 85° (1988) to lows that dipped to 28° (2000). The average looks pleasant at 64°/42°, but that 36% chance of rain is a reminder that mid-spring here comes with strings attached.
Paducah plays for keeps at the extremes — 108° in June 2012 and -15° in January 1985 represent a 123-degree swing that tells you everything about western Kentucky's climate personality. A single September day in 1985 dropped 7.49 inches of rain, and a December snowstorm in 2004 buried the city under 14 inches.
Summer is the dominant season here, with highs averaging 90° in late July and the mercury staying in the upper 80s through August. If you're heat-averse, aim for mid-January when highs sit around a cool 42°. Late April into early May is the wettest stretch of the year, so pack accordingly if you're visiting in spring.