Fort Knox

What is the climate like in Fort Knox?

The best time to visit Fort Knox is typically August – October, with trip comfort peaking in September (6.8/10). Fort Knox is warmest in July, when daily highs average 87°F (31°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 29°F (-1°C). The wettest month is typically May and the driest is October; the year sees roughly 53 in (1335 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitAugust – October — comfort peaks in September (6.8/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 87°F (31°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 29°F (-1°C)
• Wettest monthMay (5.5 in (139 mm))
• Driest monthOctober (3.2 in (80 mm))
• Annual precipitation53 in (1335 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromGodman Afbu Ft Knox, 1 km away (1949-2026)