Boat Winterization in Kentucky

In Kentucky, local boat deadlines run from Oct 28 to Nov 13, with a median around Nov 3 — a spread of weeks that a single statewide date would miss. Find your city below; each links to local freeze odds, a live 10-day outlook, and a checklist.

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Notable cities

Covington — earliest deadline in the state
Louisville — latest deadline in the state
Bowling Green — near the state median

All Kentucky cities

City	Local deadline	Median first 28°F
Covington	Oct 28	Nov 4	View →	Checklist
Frankfort	Oct 28	Nov 4	View →	Checklist
Lexington-Fayette	Oct 30	Nov 6	View →	Checklist
Bowling Green	Nov 3	Nov 10	View →	Checklist
Owensboro	Nov 6	Nov 13	View →	Checklist
Louisville	Nov 13	Nov 20	View →	Checklist

Back to the national Boat Winterization guide, or see the methodology.

Data: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals; live outlook by Open-Meteo. Last updated: July 11, 2026.