Weather & Climate in Brandenburg, KY

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

Brandenburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°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 53.3 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 593 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	593 ft (181 m)
Area	3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density	668/sq mi
Coordinates	37.9970°N, 86.1803°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Meade County County
Nearest Airport	Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"

40% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.61"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	40.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	39.2 / 100
Community Resilience	69.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jun 18, 2002	6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana	M4.6	138 km	16 km
Jan 24, 1990	6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana	M3.9	31 km	10 km
Dec 7, 2000	7 km W of Evansville, Indiana	M3.9	128 km	5 km
Jan 27, 1990	6 km N of Alton, Indiana	M3.8	30 km	5 km
May 10, 2012	0 km NW of Emison, Indiana	M3.1	143 km	11 km
May 30, 2023	6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky	M3.0	113 km	0 km
Nov 28, 1998	6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky	M2.9	122 km	0 km
Aug 20, 2015	6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky	M2.8	118 km	34 km
Jan 28, 1991	9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky	M2.8	124 km	1 km
May 11, 2025	11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.8	140 km	30 km
May 10, 2012	1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana	M2.7	144 km	9 km
Mar 6, 2000	0 km E of Darmstadt, Indiana	M2.7	122 km	5 km
Aug 15, 2001	5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky	M2.7	109 km	19 km
Mar 21, 1990	1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky	M2.7	49 km	4 km
Mar 9, 1990	8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana	M2.7	16 km	5 km
Jan 12, 2023	4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky	M2.6	131 km	35 km
Sep 12, 2015	5 km SE of Corydon, Kentucky	M2.6	133 km	17 km
Feb 27, 2020	5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky	M2.6	121 km	27 km
Aug 26, 2000	6 km N of Boonville, Indiana	M2.6	97 km	5 km
Jan 8, 1995	Kentucky	M2.6	123 km	30 km

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

Tornado History

477 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,442 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	43 km	32.0 mi	31
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	51 km	68.0 mi	6
Mar 2, 2012	EF4	48 km	45.1 mi	11
May 28, 1996	EF4	41 km	30.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	92 km	11.0 mi	1
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	95 km	18.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	97 km	79.4 mi	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	39 km	37.9 mi	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	44 km	18.5 mi	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	73 km	14.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	72 km	35.6 mi	11
Dec 11, 2021	EF3	93 km	14.5 mi	1
May 25, 2011	EF3	97 km	6.8 mi	0
Feb 28, 2011	EF3	98 km	2.3 mi	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	90 km	7.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	76 km	4.8 mi	0
May 30, 2004	EF3	50 km	15.0 mi	1
May 23, 2000	EF3	53 km	6.0 mi	0
Jan 3, 2000	EF3	93 km	7.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1997	EF3	73 km	9.0 mi	1

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FLOATING MILL HOLLOW (2,422 acres, 2010).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2010	FLOATING MILL HOLLOW	2,422	88 km
2008	BROOKS KNOB	2,225	89 km
2012	FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN	2,221	88 km
2010	JOPPA CHURCH	2,037	92 km
2004	JIM LEE	1,770	93 km
2009	TEMPLE HILL	1,628	87 km
2009	JIM LEE	1,613	93 km
2007	Big Woods	1,500	85 km
2008	GOBLIN KNOB	1,445	85 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,336	34 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,057	32 km
2021	UNNAMED	959	32 km
2014	UNNAMED	910	31 km
2019	UNNAMED	892	31 km
2024	LONG RUN RX	774	37 km
2010	RICEVILLE RX	671	55 km
2007	DENNISON FERRY RX	655	88 km
2000	UNNAMED	641	77 km
2019	UNNAMED	584	37 km
2010	ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX	581	35 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	3.5 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	3.6 in
March	46°F (8°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
April	55°F (13°C)	4.3 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.5 in
June	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in
July	76°F (24°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.7 in
September	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in	Driest
November	46°F (8°C)	3.9 in
December	36°F (2°C)	4.1 in

Brandenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (2.8").

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