Weather & Climate in Beattyville, KY

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Beattyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°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 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 925 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	55.3°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	925 ft (282 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density	847/sq mi
Coordinates	37.5868°N, 83.7069°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Lee County County
Nearest Airport	Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"

34% above US avg

Snowfall 16.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.12"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	7.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	66.8 / 100
Community Resilience	7.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very 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	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

51 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	76 km	17 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	78 km	1 km
Jul 30, 1997	6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.8	120 km	23 km
Jan 20, 2020	2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee	M3.8	132 km	35 km
Sep 17, 2004	8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky	M3.7	77 km	1 km
Mar 5, 2019	7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee	M3.4	144 km	17 km
Sep 8, 1990	5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky	M3.3	68 km	0 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	80 km	0 km
Jan 27, 2009	4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky	M3.2	98 km	26 km
Apr 29, 2018	10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee	M3.1	146 km	21 km
Jan 17, 1999	7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M3.1	78 km	1 km
Apr 13, 2001	11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee	M3.0	122 km	0 km
Jul 17, 2019	7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.0	133 km	13 km
Apr 25, 2020	2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky	M2.9	142 km	27 km
May 26, 2021	8 km NW of Fincastle, Tennessee	M2.8	129 km	12 km
May 20, 2023	Kentucky-Tennessee border region	M2.8	134 km	17 km
Aug 20, 2015	6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky	M2.8	110 km	34 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio	M2.8	131 km	0 km
Mar 8, 2015	1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky	M2.8	108 km	9 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee	M2.8	132 km	34 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

192 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 488 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	71 km	31.9 mi	7
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	36 km	85.0 mi	10
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	40 km	49.0 mi	2
May 8, 2009	EF3	68 km	21.1 mi	2
May 27, 2004	EF3	91 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	46 km	4.9 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	87 km	22.3 mi	7
Jun 29, 1973	EF3	61 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	14 km	2.6 mi	1
Mar 4, 1955	EF3	67 km	8.9 mi	0
Dec 11, 2021	EF2	94 km	0.6 mi	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	62 km	7.2 mi	6
Feb 29, 2012	EF2	44 km	6.3 mi	0
Jan 2, 2006	EF2	96 km	8.7 mi	0
Jun 2, 2001	EF2	61 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 20, 1996	EF2	95 km	12.0 mi	0
Apr 20, 1996	EF2	52 km	2.0 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	68 km	2.0 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	37 km	24.0 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	58 km	3.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	UNNAMED	66,345	86 km
1987	UNNAMED	66,145	33 km
1987	UNNAMED	21,562	94 km
1987	UNNAMED	20,994	73 km
2001	UNNAMED	18,013	46 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,759	68 km
1991	UNNAMED	17,406	85 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,328	86 km
1994	UNNAMED	15,526	98 km
1987	UNNAMED	15,138	99 km
1987	UNNAMED	13,124	74 km
1987	UNNAMED	11,817	71 km
1987	UNNAMED	10,817	37 km
1987	UNNAMED	9,084	73 km
2001	UNNAMED	8,287	71 km
1999	UNNAMED	8,143	79 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,123	75 km
1987	UNNAMED	8,099	62 km
1987	UNNAMED	8,047	65 km
2001	UNNAMED	7,907	82 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	35°F (2°C)	3.5 in
March	45°F (7°C)	4.3 in
April	53°F (12°C)	4.0 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.6 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.0 in
July	75°F (24°C)	5.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	74°F (23°C)	4.0 in
September	68°F (20°C)	3.6 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.0 in	Driest
November	46°F (8°C)	3.9 in
December	37°F (3°C)	4.2 in

Beattyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").

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