Weather & Climate in Campton, KY

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

Campton 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 969 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	969 ft (295 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	251/sq mi
Coordinates	37.7352°N, 83.5472°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Wolfe County County
Nearest Airport	Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 75 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"

34% above US avg

Snowfall 16.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.28"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	18.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	95.3 / 100
Community Resilience	1.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

39 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	79 km	17 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	90 km	1 km
Jul 30, 1997	6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.8	136 km	23 km
Sep 17, 2004	8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky	M3.7	98 km	1 km
Sep 8, 1990	5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky	M3.3	55 km	0 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	83 km	0 km
Jan 27, 2009	4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky	M3.2	119 km	26 km
Jan 17, 1999	7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M3.1	96 km	1 km
Apr 13, 2001	11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee	M3.0	136 km	0 km
Jul 17, 2019	7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.0	150 km	13 km
Apr 25, 2020	2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky	M2.9	121 km	27 km
May 26, 2021	8 km NW of Fincastle, Tennessee	M2.8	149 km	12 km
Aug 20, 2015	6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky	M2.8	117 km	34 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio	M2.8	117 km	0 km
Mar 8, 2015	1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky	M2.8	129 km	9 km
May 11, 2025	11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.8	94 km	30 km
May 22, 2024	18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky	M2.7	84 km	13 km
Oct 30, 2017	2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky	M2.7	101 km	3 km
Jan 22, 2018	13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M2.7	94 km	26 km
Nov 8, 1990	6 km WSW of Cumberland, Kentucky	M2.7	97 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

175 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 464 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	84 km	31.9 mi	7
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	24 km	49.0 mi	2
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	20 km	85.0 mi	10
May 8, 2009	EF3	82 km	21.1 mi	2
May 27, 2004	EF3	94 km	3.0 mi	0
May 10, 2003	EF3	100 km	25.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	40 km	4.9 mi	0
Jun 29, 1973	EF3	82 km	0.5 mi	0
May 7, 1967	EF3	97 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	26 km	2.6 mi	1
Mar 4, 1955	EF3	79 km	8.9 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	92 km	1.1 mi	0
Jul 4, 2016	EF2	90 km	2.6 mi	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	84 km	7.2 mi	6
Feb 29, 2012	EF2	22 km	6.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 2001	EF2	82 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 20, 1996	EF2	69 km	2.0 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	50 km	2.0 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	80 km	3.0 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	42 km	24.0 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	78 km
1987	UNNAMED	66,145	35 km
1987	UNNAMED	38,312	90 km
1987	UNNAMED	21,562	76 km
1987	UNNAMED	20,994	55 km
2001	UNNAMED	18,013	45 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,759	60 km
1991	UNNAMED	17,406	80 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,328	81 km
1994	UNNAMED	15,526	92 km
1991	UNNAMED	14,264	99 km
1987	UNNAMED	13,124	61 km
1987	UNNAMED	11,817	90 km
1987	UNNAMED	10,817	22 km
1991	UNNAMED	10,183	94 km
1995	UNNAMED	10,148	97 km
1999	UNNAMED	9,384	99 km
1987	UNNAMED	9,084	86 km
2001	UNNAMED	8,287	57 km
1999	UNNAMED	8,143	72 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
February	35°F (1°C)	3.5 in
March	44°F (7°C)	4.2 in
April	53°F (11°C)	3.8 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.7 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.1 in
July	75°F (24°C)	5.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.0 in
September	67°F (19°C)	3.5 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.0 in	Driest
November	45°F (7°C)	3.9 in
December	36°F (2°C)	4.3 in

Campton 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 (5.3") and October the driest (3.0").

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