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Summer Shade, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Metcalfe County County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
295
Population
145/sq mi density
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
63
Violent Crime/100K
253 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Summer Shade enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 908 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8839°N, 85.7119°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Metcalfe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in |
Summer Shade has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").