Summaries of Kentucky Weather data are provided by the University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture,
Ag. Weather Center. For raw data from the Kentucky Mesonet, contact the Kentucky Mesonet at:
270.745.4567 kymesonet@wku.edu
Kentucky Ag Models
A cooperation between the UK Ag Weather Center, Kentucky Mesonet, and the National Weather Service
Irrigation Manager:
Evapotranspiration is a general way to estimate how much moisture or water your
farm is losing on a daily basis. Comparing this data to the daily rainfall totals
can give an idea as to whether irrigation is necessary and if so, how much. This
program was developed to aid the grower in this aspect of farm management, while at
the same time, saving money. In this model, a grower can obtain a variety of
information in relation to irrigation purposes ranging from evapotranspiration
estimates, rainfall totals, to a generalized moisture surplus or deficit over a
specific time period
(Model).
Plant Disease and Insect Prediction Models:
In cooperation with specialists across the College of Agriculture at the
University of Kentucky, models were created to predict the onset of particular
diseases and insects related to apples, pears, peaches, grapes, and turf grass.
Each model contains a brief description of the disease or insect, in addition to
the current risk for a certain location, preventative measures, and spraying
applications
(Model).
Degree Day Models:
Models were developed to allow Kentucky growers to utilize the calculation of
growing degree days (GDDs) in a variety of applications. This ranges from
calculating the amount of GDDs accumulated since corn planting to estimating the
onset of a particular pest. Maps are also included for comparison across the
Commonwealth
(Model).
Burley Curing Model:
Proper curing of burley tobacco depends as much on management and facilities as it
does on the weather. Each year there are good and poor periods of curing weather,
but overall, the natural air curing in Kentucky and surrounding states produces
high quality burley tobacco. The following model gives real time guidance on curing
management based on real-time data from the Kentucky Mesonet and the UK Point Ag
Forecast
(Model).
Residental Energy Model: Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Summary of Kentucky Mesonet & NWS Weather Stations for various time periods for entire state:(Updated daily - Based on PM Obs.)
LAST n DAYS | 1 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 30 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 360
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AVE TEMP | 72 | 70 | 68 | 69 | 71 | 70 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 72 | 59
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DEPART. | 10 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2
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PRECIP | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.09 | 4.79 | 5.00 | 5.66 | 7.41 | 12.50 | 15.30 | 27.52 | 46.32
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DEPART. | -0.12 |
-0.36 |
-0.76 |
3.08 | 2.47 | 2.02 | 0.40 | 1.07 | -0.88 |
1.49 | -3.43
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%NORM | 0 | 0 | 11 | 280 | 197 | 155 | 106 | 109 | 95 | 106 | 93 |
Climate Summaries By Climate Disision:
West, Center, Bluegrass, East
Daily AM Data Summary Tables for Mesonet Sites and NWS Stations: (Departure from climate divisional normals recently added)
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Kentucky Mesonet:
http://www.kymesonet.org
Kentucky Climate Maps & Narratives (NWS + Kentucky Mesonet Stations, 24 Hour Period, 7 PM to 7 PM):
Daily PM Data Summary Tables for Mesonet Sites: (Departure from climate divisional normals recently added)
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Daily PM Climate Narratives for Mesonet Sites: (Departure from climate divisional normals recently added)
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KY PM Daily Data:
Click here for KY PM daily data
UKAWC:
Kydata database (NWS + Ag Weather Stations)
UKAWC:
Regional Precipitation Summary,
Graphics
UKAWC Regional Ag Weather Summary (Select Format):
Spring ,
Summer ,
Fall
Kentucky Weather & Crop Report (Current & previous issues),
UKAWC Kentucky Current Growing Season Summary:
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Weekly |
Monthly ],
Past Years,
Past Forecast Maps