What is the weather in Winchester, KY right now?

The latest observation from Mount Sterling-Montgomery County Airport was 48°F and clear, reported at 10/27/2026, 1:15 AM EDT.

What is the high temperature today in Winchester, KY?

The National Weather Service forecast for tuesday calls for a high near 73°F. Sunny.

Will it rain in Winchester, KY in the next 24 hours?

The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.

What is the 10-day forecast for Winchester, KY?

The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 5) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 62°F to 70°F and up to a 42% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Winchester, KY today?

Sunrise is about 7:57 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:43 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).

What is the normal October weather in Winchester, KY?

At Cressy, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 69°F and the normal low is 42°F.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

Winchester, KY Weather

Current conditions, hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (EDT).

Winchester, KY current weather

48°F

Clear

H 73° / L 45°Feels like 48°

3° warmer than yesterday at this time

No rain expected in the next 12 hours

Observed at Mount Sterling-Montgomery County Airport (11.7 mi away), 10/27/2026, 1:15 AM EDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 10:46 PM

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10-day forecast

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Today10/27Low 45°High 73°
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. East wind around 2 mph.
Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Wind around 0 mph.
Sunny
Wed10/28Low 46°High 73°
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South wind around 2 mph.
Partly Sunny
Thu10/29Low 47°High 74°
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Sunny
Fri10/30Low 53°High 75°
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Mostly Sunny
Sat10/3151% chance of precipitationLow 56°High 73°
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Mostly Cloudy
Sun11/163% chance of precipitationLow 56°High 69°
Sunday: Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Rain Showers Likely
Mon11/224% chance of precipitationLow High 71°
Monday: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Model blend
Tue11/3Model blend42% chance of precipitationLow 49°High 70°
Tuesday: Chance of rain. High near 70°. Low that night near 49°. About 0.41 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Wed11/4Model blend34% chance of precipitationLow 44°High 66°
Wednesday: Chance of rain. High near 66°. Low that night near 44°. About 0.68 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Thu11/5Model blend19% chance of precipitationLow 39°High 62°
Thursday: Partly cloudy, slight chance of rain. High near 62°. Low that night near 39°. About 0.05 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 37.996, -84.183 from the NWS LMK office, updated 10/26/2026, 10:46 PM EDT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 8 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KIOB (Mount Sterling/Montgomery Cnty, 12 mi), model run 10/26/2026, 10:00 PM EDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

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Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

Line: temperature °F. Bars: chance of precipitation.

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7 AM45° 0% Sky 16%0
8 AM45° 0% Sky 29%0
9 AM48° 0% Sky 30%1
10 AM57° 0% Sky 28%1
11 AM62° 0% Sky 36%1
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Wed 10/2812 AM54° 0% Sky 38%2
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11 PM55° 0% Sky 19%1
Thu 10/2912 AM53° 0% Sky 17%1
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1 AM59° 51%0.01"Sky 90%2
2 AM58° 51%0.01"Sky 90%2
3 AM58° 51%0.01"Sky 90%2
4 AM57° 51%0.01"Sky 90%2
5 AM56° 51%0.01"Sky 90%2
6 AM56° 51%0.01"Sky 90%2
7 AM57° 63%0.02"Sky 88%2
8 AM59° 63%0.02"Sky 88%3
9 AM62° 63%0.02"Sky 88%3g8
10 AM64° 63%0.02"Sky 88%5
11 AM65° 63%0.02"Sky 88%5g10
12 PM66° 63%0.02"Sky 88%5g12
1 PM66° 53%0.01"Sky 87%5g12
2 PM67° 53%0.01"Sky 87%5g12
3 PM68° 53%0.01"Sky 87%5g12
4 PM68° 53%0.01"Sky 87%5g12
5 PM67° 53%0.01"Sky 87%5g10
6 PM66° 53%0.01"Sky 87%3g8
7 PM64° 36% Sky 76%3
8 PM62° 36% Sky 76%3
9 PM60° 36% Sky 76%2
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Mon 11/212 AM59° 36% Sky 76%2
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9 AM63° 24% Sky 84%5
10 AM65° 24% Sky 84%5

Temperature °F · chance of precipitation · amount in inches (T = trace) · sky cover · wind and gusts (g) in mph

NWS hourly forecast updated 10/26/2026, 10:46 PM EDT

Observed today

Since midnight, vs yesterday and normal

Today's high so far is 16° below the normal of 64° and 23° cooler than yesterday's high.

High so far: 48°; 16° below normal
Low so far: 48°; Normal low 38°
Precipitation: 0.00 in; Since midnight

Yesterday: High 72° · Low 37° · Precip 0.00 in
Normal for today: High 64° · Low 38°

Observed at Mount Sterling-Montgomery County Airport (KIOB) since midnight local time, through 1:15 AM. Station reports are preliminary and not quality controlled. Normals are estimated from 1991 to 2020 monthly normals at Cressy.

Radar and satellite

National radar

NEXRAD (last 50 min) and GOES

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Nearby hazards

Kentucky hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

Drought

By county

Clark County, week of 10/20/2026

42% of the county is abnormally dry. No drought.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Winchester, KY right now?: The latest observation from Mount Sterling-Montgomery County Airport was 48°F and clear, reported at 10/27/2026, 1:15 AM EDT.
What is the high temperature today in Winchester, KY?: The National Weather Service forecast for tuesday calls for a high near 73°F. Sunny.
Will it rain in Winchester, KY in the next 24 hours?: The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Winchester, KY?: The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 5) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 62°F to 70°F and up to a 42% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Winchester, KY today?: Sunrise is about 7:57 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:43 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Winchester, KY?: At Cressy, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 69°F and the normal low is 42°F.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise: 7:57 AM
Sunset: 6:43 PM
Daylight: 10 hr 46 min
Moon: Waning Gibbous 99% lit

First light (civil dawn): 7:30 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 7:10 PM
Moonrise: 7:22 PM
Moonset: 9:43 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 69°, low 42°, precipitation 3.54 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Cressy, 14 mi away.

Other places nearby

Data sources

National Weather Service APINOAA
National Blend of Models (NBM) text guidanceNOAA National Weather Service
Convective Outlooks and Storm ReportsNOAA Storm Prediction Center
Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Quantitative Precipitation ForecastsNOAA Weather Prediction Center
National Water Prediction ServiceNOAA National Weather Service
WFIGS Current Wildland Fire IncidentsNational Interagency Fire Center
UV Index Forecast (Envirofacts)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NOAA
AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NWS HeatRisk (experimental)NOAA National Weather Service
U.S. Drought MonitorNational Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA
BEACON 2.0 Beach Advisory and Closing On-line NotificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Tides & Currents (CO-OPS API)NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
NEXRAD radar tilesIowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University
GOES-East and GOES-West GeoColor imageryNOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research

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