The best times to visit Horse Cave for ideal weather are

April 16th to June 17th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Horse Cave Travel Info

Weather in Horse Cave

Temperature

Average temperatures in Horse Cave vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel nice between summer and winter. The temperatures feel cold for about half the year, and too hot for part of the year with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 23rd percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Horse Cave, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid July where highs are regularly around 90.9°F (32.7°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 68.8°F (20.4°C) at night.

Horse Cave Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Horse Cave Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

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Horse Cave Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Horse Cave Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 45.6 35.4 27.2
Feb 48.8 37.6 28.6
Mar 61.1 49.1 39.1
Apr 71 58 46.9
May 79.8 67.4 56.4
Jun 87.2 75 63.9
Jul 89 77.1 66.8
Aug 89.6 76.2 64.8
Sep 83.3 69.2 57.8
Oct 72 58.2 46.9
Nov 58.7 46.6 36.3
Dec 51.1 41.3 33.3

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 7.6 1.9 -2.7
Feb 9.3 3.1 -1.9
Mar 16.2 9.5 3.9
Apr 21.7 14.4 8.3
May 26.6 19.7 13.6
Jun 30.7 23.9 17.7
Jul 31.7 25.1 19.3
Aug 32 24.6 18.2
Sep 28.5 20.7 14.3
Oct 22.2 14.6 8.3
Nov 14.8 8.1 2.4
Dec 10.6 5.2 0.7

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Horse Cave are June, August, and then January. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around mid March. For example, on the week of March 19th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early March with an average of 2 days of significant precipitation the week of March 5th.

When can you find snow in Horse Cave? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Horse Cave.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Horse Cave (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 17% 0 2.3
Feb 21% 0 2.5
Mar 23% 0 3.8
Apr 24% 0 5.2
May 20% 0 3.9
Jun 16% 0 2.1
Jul 22% 0 3.9
Aug 17% 0 3.4
Sep 17% 0 2.6
Oct 18% 0 2.1
Nov 19% 0 3.6
Dec 27% 0 4.4

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 17 0 5.8
Feb 21 0 6.4
Mar 23 0 9.7
Apr 24 0 13.2
May 20 0 9.9
Jun 16 0 5.3
Jul 22 0 9.9
Aug 17 0 8.6
Sep 17 0 6.6
Oct 18 0 5.3
Nov 19 0 9.1
Dec 27 0 11.2

 

Humidity and Wind

Horse Cave has some high humidity months, with other comfortably humid months. The least humid month is April (52.3% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (68.6%).

Wind in Horse Cave is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is February, followed by March and January. February’s average wind speed of around 5.4 knots (6.2 MPH or 10 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in late February and early March where average top sustained speeds reach 13.8 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Horse Cave.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 5 Light breeze 12 Significant breeze
Feb 5.4 Light breeze 12.8 Significant breeze
Mar 5.2 Light breeze 12.5 Significant breeze
Apr 4.9 Light breeze 12.8 Significant breeze
May 3.2 Barely noticeable 10.3 Significant breeze
Jun 2.9 Barely noticeable 9.9 Gentle breeze
Jul 2.6 Barely noticeable 9.3 Significant breeze
Aug 2.1 Barely noticeable 8.4 Gentle breeze
Sep 2.4 Barely noticeable 8.6 Significant breeze
Oct 3.3 Barely noticeable 10 Gentle breeze
Nov 4 Light breeze 10.7 Significant breeze
Dec 4.7 Light breeze 11.2 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 56.8%
Feb 53.4%
Mar 56.1%
Apr 52.3%
May 61.3%
Jun 63.6%
Jul 66.5%
Aug 68.4%
Sep 67.4%
Oct 61.9%
Nov 58.1%
Dec 68.6%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Horse Cave?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for the United States; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Dec 04, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Horse Cave, KY, US is June, followed by July and April. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Horse Cave in November. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 40.4 in November means 40.4% of the tourists vs. June.

 

 

Overall Horse Cave Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderate. Highs range from 85.3°F (29.6°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 6 to 7 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see moderate precipitation with 5 to 7 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Horse Cave, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 85.9°F (29.9°C) and 53.5°F (11.9°C), which will feel comfortable given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 5 to 6 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is too cold this time of year in Horse Cave to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 42.7°F (5.9°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 5 to 8 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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