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Weather & Climate in Breckinridge Center, KY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Breckinridge Center enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 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 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 426 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 426 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 608/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6833°N, 87.8654°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Evansville Regional (EVV) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| 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 High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
101 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Apr 18, 2008 | 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M5.2 | 85 km | 14 km |
| Apr 18, 2008 | 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M4.7 | 86 km | 15 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana | M4.6 | 37 km | 16 km |
| Feb 5, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois | M4.2 | 122 km | 16 km |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky | M4.0 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Apr 21, 2008 | 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M4.0 | 85 km | 18 km |
| Dec 7, 2000 | 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana | M3.9 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana | M3.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | M3.8 | 82 km | 12 km |
| Nov 11, 1991 | 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois | M3.8 | 137 km | 0 km |
| Jan 27, 1990 | 6 km N of Alton, Indiana | M3.8 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M3.7 | 85 km | 13 km |
| Jun 20, 2005 | 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.6 | 132 km | 19 km |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois | M3.6 | 52 km | 7 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | M3.6 | 86 km | 19 km |
| Mar 15, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.6 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.5 | 147 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 2016 | 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois | M3.5 | 112 km | 16 km |
| May 30, 2015 | 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois | M3.4 | 97 km | 26 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois | M3.4 | 86 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
520 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 53 fatalities, 881 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF4 | 69 km | 26.1 mi | 8 |
| Nov 15, 2005 | EF4 | 57 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1990 | EF4 | 82 km | 106.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 2, 1990 | EF4 | 94 km | 13.0 mi | 6 |
| Jan 7, 1989 | EF4 | 89 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | EF3 | 27 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 66 km | 34.1 mi | 1 |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF3 | 55 km | 44.1 mi | 1 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 7 km | 14.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 68 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2009 | EF3 | 71 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2009 | EF3 | 8 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 81 km | 18.1 mi | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF3 | 62 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EF3 | 99 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 90 km | 29.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2005 | EF3 | 18 km | 41.3 mi | 24 |
| Nov 6, 2005 | EF3 | 34 km | 11.2 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2003 | EF3 | 60 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF3 | 84 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FRANKLIN CREEK RX (2,828 acres, 2010).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2010 | FRANKLIN CREEK RX | 2,828 | 97 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,286 | 67 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,282 | 97 km |
| 2021 | GAP VIEW RX | 1,575 | 55 km |
| 2022 | DENNISON HOLLOW RX | 1,573 | 49 km |
| 2007 | DEAD DEER | 1,557 | 92 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 1,510 | 69 km |
| 2022 | ONE HORSE GAP RX | 1,502 | 55 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,493 | 48 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,447 | 50 km |
| 2021 | BEATTY BRANCH RX | 1,396 | 66 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,299 | 55 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,216 | 55 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 1,203 | 55 km |
| 2024 | LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX | 1,187 | 92 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 1,167 | 83 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,039 | 95 km |
| 2024 | PINE HOLLOW RX | 1,038 | 74 km |
| 2021 | ROCKY BRANCH RX | 1,033 | 68 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,008 | 56 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Breckinridge Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.8").