Buckhorn, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Owsley County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
69
Population
203/sq mi density
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Buckhorn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 747 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3466°N, 83.4698°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Owsley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.7 in |
Buckhorn has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.3").