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Weather & Climate in Annville, KY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Annville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,234 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3317°N, 83.9628°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Owsley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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)
Earthquake History
64 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Nov 10, 2012 | 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky | M4.2 | 83 km | 17 km |
| Aug 17, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky | M4.0 | 68 km | 1 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee | M3.8 | 98 km | 23 km |
| Jan 20, 2020 | 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee | M3.8 | 100 km | 35 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky | M3.7 | 45 km | 1 km |
| Mar 5, 2019 | 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee | M3.4 | 117 km | 17 km |
| Sep 8, 1990 | 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky | M3.3 | 98 km | 0 km |
| Nov 8, 1990 | 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky | M3.2 | 86 km | 0 km |
| Jan 27, 2009 | 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky | M3.2 | 64 km | 26 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee | M3.1 | 126 km | 21 km |
| Jan 17, 1999 | 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky | M3.1 | 51 km | 1 km |
| Apr 13, 2001 | 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee | M3.0 | 105 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2019 | 7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee | M3.0 | 108 km | 13 km |
| Apr 5, 2005 | 1 km SE of Blaine, Tennessee | M2.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2023 | Kentucky-Tennessee border region | M2.8 | 107 km | 17 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 8 km NW of Fincastle, Tennessee | M2.8 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Aug 20, 2015 | 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky | M2.8 | 107 km | 34 km |
| Dec 15, 1995 | Kentucky-Tennessee border region | M2.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2017 | 3 km S of Blaine, Tennessee | M2.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2015 | 1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky | M2.8 | 75 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
208 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 44 fatalities, 689 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 64 km | 31.9 mi | 7 |
| Jul 27, 2014 | EF3 | 96 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF3 | 73 km | 49.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF3 | 71 km | 85.0 mi | 10 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF3 | 57 km | 21.1 mi | 2 |
| May 27, 2004 | EF3 | 97 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1988 | EF3 | 84 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 85 km | 21.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 90 km | 13.9 mi | 2 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 73 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 51 km | 22.3 mi | 7 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 88 km | 28.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 1973 | EF3 | 25 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1967 | EF3 | 75 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1967 | EF3 | 75 km | 23.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1961 | EF3 | 39 km | 2.6 mi | 1 |
| Mar 4, 1955 | EF3 | 61 km | 8.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | EF2 | 77 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF2 | 87 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF2 | 27 km | 7.2 mi | 6 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,145 acres, 1987).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 66,145 | 54 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 18,013 | 66 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 17,759 | 91 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 15,138 | 96 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 11,817 | 44 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 10,817 | 69 km |
| 2016 | STINKING CREEK | 10,768 | 100 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 10,327 | 95 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 9,084 | 62 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 8,143 | 100 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 8,123 | 98 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 8,099 | 73 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 8,047 | 85 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 7,907 | 62 km |
| 2001 | CRANE CREEK | 7,555 | 19 km |
| 2001 | COOL SPRINGS | 7,477 | 40 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 7,281 | 90 km |
| 2016 | LITTLE SHEPHERD TRAIL | 6,751 | 86 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 6,628 | 66 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 6,590 | 77 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Annville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.0").