Local weather forecast

Weather in Franklin, KY

Updated 2026-08-11 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 42134

Sunny
Now87°F

Sunny

High / Low96° / 75°
Rain chance5%
Wind11 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 10:21AM CDT until August 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109. * WHERE...Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Giles, Lawrence, Macon, Marshall, and Wayne Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Safety instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny87°4% rain
1 PMSunny95°3% rain
2 PMSunny96°2% rain
3 PMSunny96°1% rain
4 PMSunny96°1% rain
5 PMSunny96°1% rain
6 PMSunny94°1% rain
7 PMSunny91°2% rain
8 PMClear86°3% rain
9 PMClear83°4% rain
10 PMClear82°4% rain
11 PMClear80°5% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
96° 75°Sunny
Rain 5%Gust 11 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
93° 74°Sunny
Rain 6%Gust 12 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
92° 72°Sunny
Rain 68%Gust 12 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like96°F
Humidity62%
Pressure30.08 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind11 mph WSW
Wind gusts12 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index8
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:00 AM
Sunset07:42 PM
Moonrise04:05 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 5%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 96°F with winds near 11 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

86°F, 3% rain chance and 6 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 87°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 5%.

Very strong UV protection needed

UV index is 8. Use shade, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

Franklin weather today

Sunny and 87°F in Franklin, KY. Today's high is 96°F with a 5% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 12 mph. Relative humidity is 62%, pressure is 30.08 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Franklin

Sunrise is at 06:00 AM and sunset is at 07:42 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 93°F and a low near 74°F. The maximum rain chance is 6%.

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