Double ArchDouble Arch at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Double Arch
Rock formations in Kentucky are best visited in spring or fall to avoid summer humidity and winter rain.
Spring
Apr-Jun · 50-75°F (10-24°C)
Comfortable temperatures and fresh vegetation enhance the scene.
Fall
Sep-Nov · 45-65°F (7-18°C)
Autumn colors add contrast to the stone and fewer insects make walking pleasant.
Weather & Climate near Double Arch
Climate
Double Arch's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1197 mm/year), wettest in July.
Air Quality:
AQI 27
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -6° - 5° | -4° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -5° - 8° | -2° | 87 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 14° | 5° | 106 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 4° - 19° | 12° | 101 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 9° - 24° | 17° | 119 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 14° - 28° | 21° | 103 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 17° - 30° | 24° | 133 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 16° - 29° | 23° | 101 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 13° - 27° | 20° | 89 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 21° | 13° | 76 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 1° - 14° | 6° | 97 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -3° - 8° | 0° | 106 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Double Arch
Double Arch is located in eastern Kentucky’s natural landscape; access can require travel on county roads and short hikes. Visitors should confirm land ownership and access permissions with local land managers before visiting.
Tips for Visiting Double Arch
- If visiting the Double Arch, bring a wide-angle lens-the twin span's scale is best captured with a broader field of view.
- Check private land access status-many natural arches in Kentucky sit on private property or require permission to approach.
- Visit in late afternoon for warm light on the stone; morning light can wash out the arches' texture.