International Student Handbook Office of Global Strategies and International Affairs
Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 26circF (-3.3circC) to 86circF (30circC) and is rarely below 9circF (-12.8circC) or above 93circF (34circC). The average temperature in Frankfort is 41circF (about 5circC) in the winter and 71.3circF (about 22circC) in the summer. The hot season lasts for 3.8 months, from May 26 to September 21, with an average daily high temperature above 77circF (25circC). The hottest day of the year is July 21, with an average high of 86circF (30circC) and low of 68circF (20circC). The cold season lasts for 3.0 months, from November 30 to February 28, with an average daily high temperature below 51circF (11circC). The coldest day of the year is January 29, with an average low of 26circF (3.3circC) and high of 42circF (5.6circC).
Emergency/Weather Information
Tornado:
Listen to the radio and television for the latest weather bulletins.
Put on shoes or slippers.
Leave a window slightly open.
Grab a pillow and a portable radio to listen to weather reports.
Go to a lower part of the building or to an inside hallway.
Stay away from all glass.
Do not go outside.
Wait for the "all clear" signal.
Fire:
Dial 911 (Remember to dial an additional 9 first to get an outside line from campus.)
Report the name of the building.
Put on shoes or slippers, grab a towel.
Leave the room lights on.
Close the room door.
Pull a fire alarm if there is one.
Walk fast, but do not run.
Leave the building by way of the nearest unblocked exit.
Vacate the immediate area- stand at least 100 feet from the building.