The Kentucky Climate Center operates the Kentucky Mesonet, which serves as the official source of climatological observations for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Monthly summaries of daily data collected by the Kentucky Mesonet are available at no charge.
The Kentucky Climate Center also maintains an archive of historical climate data and documents in various forms. We also have access to online climate databases and can help find the information you need.
Simple requests may be filled by telephone, or use our Request Form.
1906 College Heights Blvd #31066 Bowling Green, KY 42101
270.745.4567 kyclimate@wku.edu
Weather in Kentucky had its usual variety during 1861. It had wet spells and dry spells but, overall, its climate seemed to strive for that illusive neutrality that Kentucky was pursuing at the beginning of the year.