Weather & Climate in Caneyville, KY

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

Caneyville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°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 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 550 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	57.1°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	550 ft (168 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density	328/sq mi
Coordinates	37.4230°N, 86.4997°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Grayson County County
Nearest Airport	Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"

42% above US avg

Snowfall 4.7"

Wettest Month (May) 4.92"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	45.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	68.3 / 100
Community Resilience	44.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

24 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	128 km	16 km
Jan 24, 1990	6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana	M3.9	80 km	10 km
Dec 7, 2000	7 km W of Evansville, Indiana	M3.9	117 km	5 km
Jan 27, 1990	6 km N of Alton, Indiana	M3.8	85 km	5 km
May 30, 2023	6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky	M3.0	74 km	0 km
Nov 28, 1998	6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky	M2.9	69 km	0 km
Jan 3, 2003	9 km SW of Mount Vernon, Indiana	M2.9	138 km	2 km
Jan 28, 1991	9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky	M2.8	73 km	1 km
Aug 15, 2001	5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky	M2.7	90 km	19 km
Mar 6, 2000	0 km E of Darmstadt, Indiana	M2.7	121 km	5 km
Mar 21, 1990	1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky	M2.7	109 km	4 km
Mar 9, 1990	8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana	M2.7	84 km	5 km
Feb 27, 2020	5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky	M2.6	68 km	27 km
Sep 12, 2015	5 km SE of Corydon, Kentucky	M2.6	107 km	17 km
Aug 26, 2000	6 km N of Boonville, Indiana	M2.6	102 km	5 km
Jan 8, 1995	Kentucky	M2.6	66 km	30 km
Mar 22, 1990	9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky	M2.6	36 km	5 km
Jan 29, 1990	11 km S of Paoli, Indiana	M2.6	114 km	0 km
Aug 9, 2025	2 km ESE of Cynthiana, Indiana	M2.6	134 km	19 km
Jun 3, 2023	7 km N of Nebo, Kentucky	M2.5	101 km	16 km

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

Tornado History

413 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,067 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	34 km	32.0 mi	31
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	75 km	68.0 mi	6
Nov 15, 2005	EF4	93 km	15.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	94 km	20.2 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	62 km	37.9 mi	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	6 km	14.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 1971	EF4	98 km	14.1 mi	6
Dec 11, 2021	EF3	95 km	14.5 mi	1
Dec 11, 2021	EF3	57 km	29.3 mi	16
Dec 11, 2021	EF3	78 km	28.0 mi	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	93 km	8.2 mi	0
Apr 10, 2009	EF3	94 km	2.0 mi	0
Feb 6, 2008	EF3	94 km	9.4 mi	4
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	71 km	18.1 mi	3
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	71 km	7.0 mi	0
May 11, 2003	EF3	68 km	1.8 mi	0
May 23, 2000	EF3	21 km	6.0 mi	0
Jan 3, 2000	EF3	68 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 1998	EF3	61 km	48.0 mi	2
Mar 28, 1997	EF3	92 km	15.0 mi	0

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	43 km
2008	BROOKS KNOB	2,225	36 km
2012	FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN	2,221	46 km
2010	JOPPA CHURCH	2,037	43 km
2004	JIM LEE	1,770	45 km
2009	TEMPLE HILL	1,628	34 km
2009	JIM LEE	1,613	45 km
2007	DEAD DEER	1,557	43 km
2007	Big Woods	1,500	45 km
2008	GOBLIN KNOB	1,445	42 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,336	70 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,057	70 km
1999	UNNAMED	1,039	40 km
2021	UNNAMED	959	72 km
2014	UNNAMED	910	80 km
2019	UNNAMED	892	80 km
2024	LONG RUN RX	774	71 km
2007	DENNISON FERRY RX	655	47 km
2000	UNNAMED	641	21 km
2019	UNNAMED	584	71 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	3.5 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	4.1 in
March	46°F (8°C)	4.7 in
April	56°F (13°C)	4.3 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.5 in
September	69°F (21°C)	3.7 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.1 in	Driest
November	47°F (8°C)	4.3 in
December	38°F (3°C)	4.6 in

Caneyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.1").

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