Local weather forecast

Weather in Frankfort, KY

Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 40601, 40604

Sunny
Now51°F

Sunny

High / Low75° / 51°
Rain chance6%
Wind5 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny51°10% rain
10 AMSunny58°3% rain
11 AMSunny64°2% rain
12 PMOvercast68°9% rain
1 PMCloudy71°7% rain
2 PMOvercast74°9% rain
3 PMOvercast75°9% rain
4 PMOvercast75°9% rain
5 PMPartly Cloudy74°3% rain
6 PMSunny73°0% rain
7 PMPartly Cloudy70°4% rain
8 PMPartly Cloudy63°3% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
75° 51°Overcast
Rain 6%Gust 9 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
74° 49°Sunny
Rain 5%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
76° 51°Sunny
Rain 4%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like49°F
Humidity82%
Pressure30.16 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind5 mph NE
Wind gusts9 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:30 AM
Sunset07:30 PM
Moonrise07:21 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 75°F
Coolest hour8 AM · 49°F
Highest rain chance5 AM · 31%
Strongest gusts9 PM · 19 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 9%).

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 49°F with winds near 5 mph.

Best window: 6 PM

73°F, 0% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 19 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 51°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 9%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Frankfort

Kentucky has a humid climate with hot summers, generally cool winters and frequent rainfall. Thunderstorms and rapid frontal changes are common.

Frankfort is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 38.20°N latitude and 84.87°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Frankfort weather today

Sunny and 51°F in Frankfort, KY. Today's high is 75°F with a 6% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 9 mph. Relative humidity is 82%, pressure is 30.16 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Frankfort

Sunrise is at 07:30 AM and sunset is at 07:30 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 74°F and a low near 49°F. The maximum rain chance is 5%.

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