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Cleaton, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Muhlenberg County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
59 Population 95/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 1,020 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cleaton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation437 ft (133 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates37.2514°N, 87.0906°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMuhlenberg County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.0 / 100
Community Resilience43.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 102 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 150 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 93 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 112 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 119 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 149 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 150 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 134 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 149 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 150 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 150 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 142 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 149 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 38 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 17 km
Jun 24, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M2.9 149 km
Jan 3, 2003 9 km SW of Mount Vernon, Indiana M2.9 103 km
Apr 28, 2000 6 km W of Equality, Illinois M2.9 129 km
Apr 19, 2008 6 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M2.8 150 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

484 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 105 fatalities, 1,304 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 96 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 73 km 31
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 39 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 89 km 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 88 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 83 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 56 km 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 37 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 38 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 76 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 16 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 62 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 89 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 87 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 25 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FRANKLIN CREEK RX (2,828 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 99 km
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 89 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 99 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 79 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 92 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 85 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 88 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 78 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 88 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 13 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 92 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 89 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 99 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 16 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 92 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 100 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 91 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 100 km
2007 DENNISON FERRY RX 655 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
March 47°F (9°C) 4.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 38°F (4°C) 4.6 in

Cleaton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").

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