Gilbertsville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Lyon County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
405
Population
397/sq mi density
$101,100
Home Value
$248,431 Zillow
$657
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gilbertsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 397/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0248°N, 88.3110°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lyon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in |
Gilbertsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.8").