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Weather Conditions for Louisville, Kentucky : Jefferson County
Issued: 9:16 am EDT Oct 12, 2026 Latitude: 38.2542376 Longitude: -85.759407 View on Google Maps

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Columbus Day Tonight Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Partly Sunny on Columbus Day Mostly Clear on Tonight Sunny on Tuesday 60% chance of thunderstorms on Wednesday 50% chance of thunderstorms on Thursday 10% chance of thunderstorms on Friday Sunny on Saturday Sunny on Sunday
High: 85°F Low: 64°F High: 89°F High: 86°F High: 82°F High: 68°F High: 59°F High: 67°F
  Low: 68°F Low: 67°F Low: 60°F Low: 40°F Low: 37°F  
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Hourly forecast

Louisville, ky · Next 24 hours · Eastern time (EST/EDT)

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Partly Sunny on Columbus Day Columbus Day... Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Mostly Clear on Tonight Tonight... Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

Sunny on Tuesday Tuesday... Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

Mostly Clear on Tuesday Night Tuesday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

60% chance of thunderstorms Wednesday Wednesday... A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

70% chance of thunderstorms Wednesday Night Wednesday Night... Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

50% chance of thunderstorms Thursday Thursday... A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

30% chance of thunderstorms Thursday Night Thursday Night... A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

10% chance of thunderstorms Friday Friday... A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Cloudy on Friday Night Friday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Sunny on Saturday Saturday... Sunny, with a high near 59.

Clear on Saturday Night Saturday Night... Clear, with a low around 37.

Sunny on Sunday Sunday... Sunny, with a high near 67.

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Sun Almanac for Louisville, Kentucky
Astronomical Sunrise 06:22 AM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun is 18° below the horizon and the sky begins to brighten from a completly darkened state.
Nautical Sunrise 06:52 AM?Nautical sunrise (or nautical dawn) is the precise moment when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon in the morning. It marks the beginning of nautical twilight, allowing pilots/mariners to see the horizon.
Civil Sunrise 07:23 AM?Civil sunrise is the moment in the morning when the sun's center is 6° below the horizon. It marks the start of morning civil twilight, providing enough natural light for most, outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes before actual sunrise.
Sunrise 07:49 AM?Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. It marks the end of the twilight phase, often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors.

Daylight: 11 Hours 21 Minutes?Daylight hours are the period of time between local sunrise and sunset, representing the daily portion of sunlight. These hours change in length based on season, Earth's tilt, and latitude.

Sunset 7:10 PM?The sunset is defined in astronomy as the moment the upper limb of the Sun disappears below the horizon. It marks the end of daylight and is often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors. It also signals the beginning of twilight.
Civil Sunset 7:36 PM?Civil sunset (or evening civil twilight) occurs when the center of the sun is 6° below the horizon, marking the end of the brightest twilight phase. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes after sunset, providing enough light for most outdoor activities to continue without artificial light.
Nautical Sunset 8:07 PM?Nautical sunset occurs when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon, marking the end of nautical twilight. This phase, following civil twilight, allows the horizon to remain visible, enabling mariners to take accurate star sights for navigation. The sky is dark, but some ambient light remains
Astronomical Sunset 8:37 PM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun drops to 18° below the horizon. This causes the sky to enter a completly darkened state.

Civil Rise to Set: 12 Hours 13 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 13 Hours 15 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 14 Hours 15 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Louisville, Kentucky
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4%
Moon Age: 1.96 Days
Moon is currently above the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 246,920 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Louisville:
Next EventEvent TimeIllum

High Moon:02:59 pm Mon4.7%
Moonset:07:56 pm Mon5.6%
Moonrise:11:02 am Tue8.9%
High Moon:03:49 pm Tue10.0%
Moonset:08:31 pm Tue11.2%
New Moon: Sat Oct 10
First Quarter: Sun Oct 18
Full Moon: Mon Oct 26
Last Quarter: Sun Nov 1
New Moon: Mon Nov 9
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