Octobers with the most precipitation in Kentucky since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the wettest Octobers in Kentucky since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the highest total precipitation in each month. For each of the months listed below, we've included the total precipitation, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the average state temperature.

#10. October 2017
- Total precipitation: 5.24 inches
- Average temperature: 59.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 71.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 47.4°F

#9. October 2002
- Total precipitation: 5.47 inches
- Average temperature: 57.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 66°F
- Monthly low temperature: 48.9°F

#8. October 2007
- Total precipitation: 5.58 inches
- Average temperature: 62.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 74.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 50.1°F

#7. October 1983
- Total precipitation: 5.68 inches
- Average temperature: 58.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 70°F
- Monthly low temperature: 46.8°F

#6. October 2014
- Total precipitation: 5.69 inches
- Average temperature: 57.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 68.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 46.7°F

#5. October 1926
- Total precipitation: 6.03 inches
- Average temperature: 58.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 68.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 47.8°F

#4. October 2019
- Total precipitation: 6.34 inches
- Average temperature: 60°F
- Monthly high temperature: 72.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 47.1°F

#3. October 2009
- Total precipitation: 6.38 inches
- Average temperature: 53.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 64°F
- Monthly low temperature: 43.7°F

#2. October 1925
- Total precipitation: 7.35 inches
- Average temperature: 51.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 60.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 42.6°F

#1. October 1919
- Total precipitation: 7.78 inches
- Average temperature: 64.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 74.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 54.8°F

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