What is today's weather forecast for Franklin, KY?

Today's forecast for Franklin shows a low of 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Franklin, KY?

The 7-day forecast for Franklin shows highs from 61 to 73 degrees and lows from 38 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Franklin, KY this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Franklin this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (40% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance), Thursday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Franklin weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Franklin forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Franklin, KY Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

Switch to Metric Units

43°F
Feels Like 42°F

Humidity 87% Dew Point 39°F Wind SSE 3 MPH Barometer 30.21 in.767.3 mm

Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 9.9 miles SSE of central Franklin
at 8:55 PM Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuNov 13

FriNov 14

SatNov 15

SunNov 16

MonNov 17

20%

TueNov 18

50%

WedNov 19

40%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 61°F to 73°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 7°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 59°F with lows around 37°F.

This Date in Weather History

1981 - A powerful cyclone brought high winds to Washington State and Oregon. The cyclone, which formed about 1000 miles west of San Francisco, intensified rapidly as it approached the Oregon coast with the central pressure reaching 28.22 inches. A wind trace from the Whiskey Run Turbine Site, about 12 miles south of Coos Bay in Oregon, showed peak gusts to 97 mph fifty feet above ground level. The wind caused widespread damage in Washington and Oregon, with 12 deaths reported. As much as four feet of snow fell in the Sierra Nevada Range of northern California.

Franklin, KY 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Nov 13

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind around 6 mph.

Friday Nov 14

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 63.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Monday Nov 17

Day: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.

About Franklin, KY

Franklin is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, United States. The county is located on the south central border of the state, and its population was 10,176 at the 2020 census. Kentucky Downs, formerly known as Dueling Grounds Racetrack (owned by Corey Johnsen & Ray Reid), is located in Franklin on the Kentucky–Tennessee border. Kentucky Downs hosts the Kentucky Cup Turf Festival, a full card of world-class horse racing featuring four major turf stakes. Kentucky Downs also hosts year-round simulcasts for the Kentucky-Tennessee market.

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