Some of the principal rivers within the state are the Cumberland, Green, and Kentucky Rivers. Major cities include Louisville, Lexington, Owensboro, Covington, and Bowling Green. The state capital is located at Frankfort. Kentucky's population is approximately 3.7 million. Climate Kentucky has a temperate climate.
Temperatures are moderate year-round.
In Louisville, the annual average amount of precipitation is 109 cm. Except for its mountainous areas, Kentucky typically receives only a small amount of snowfall in winter. Lexington and Owensboro support local symphony orchestras. Each summer, the Festival of the Bluegrass is held in Lexington. Outdoor dramatic performances are presented each summer in Bardstown and Harrodsburg.