Jenkins, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 42.7 °F (low) to 65.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 50.4 Inches. Jenkins is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.3 °F | 43.2 °F | 3.93 in. |
| February | 25.7 °F | 47.4 °F | 4.02 in. |
| March | 31.9 °F | 56.4 °F | 4.57 in. |
| April | 40.9 °F | 67.7 °F | 4.66 in. |
| May | 50.1 °F | 74.7 °F | 4.85 in. |
| June | 58.6 °F | 80.8 °F | 4.85 in. |
| July | 62.5 °F | 83.4 °F | 5.4 in. |
| August | 61.8 °F | 82.7 °F | 4.28 in. |
| September | 55.2 °F | 78.0 °F | 3.37 in. |
| October | 42.7 °F | 67.5 °F | 3.0 in. |
| November | 32.1 °F | 56.3 °F | 2.94 in. |
| December | 27.2 °F | 47.0 °F | 4.5 in. |
| Annual | 42.7 °F | 65.4 °F | 50.37 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |