Weather & Climate in Cannonsburg, KY

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

Cannonsburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 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 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 787 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.7°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	787 ft (240 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density	820/sq mi
Coordinates	38.3808°N, 82.6964°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Boyd County County
Nearest Airport	Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"

30% above US avg

Snowfall 6.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.72"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	74.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	58.8 / 100
Community Resilience	58.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

31 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	142 km	17 km
Feb 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio	M3.6	106 km	10 km
Nov 20, 2013	2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio	M3.5	126 km	8 km
Apr 24, 2009	7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio	M3.4	67 km	8 km
May 24, 2017	1 km S of McArthur, Ohio	M3.4	96 km	10 km
Sep 8, 1990	5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky	M3.3	96 km	0 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	145 km	0 km
Feb 3, 2025	2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio	M3.1	61 km	26 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	120 km	7 km
Apr 25, 2020	2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky	M2.9	42 km	27 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio	M2.8	107 km	0 km
May 6, 2002	3 km SE of Racine, Ohio	M2.8	94 km	5 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	149 km	11 km
Jun 21, 2017	1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia	M2.7	115 km	17 km
Feb 8, 2005	15 km E of Vansant, Virginia	M2.7	146 km	9 km
May 11, 2015	5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky	M2.6	90 km	11 km
Jul 23, 2013	6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky	M2.6	115 km	4 km
Mar 16, 2012	7 km SE of Alum Creek, West Virginia	M2.6	84 km	5 km
Feb 11, 2015	8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio	M2.6	86 km	20 km
Mar 8, 2016	0 km N of Thurman, Ohio	M2.6	62 km	20 km

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

Tornado History

155 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 21 fatalities, 323 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968	EF5	37 km	34.0 mi	7
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	96 km	85.0 mi	10
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	91 km	49.0 mi	2
May 10, 2003	EF3	93 km	25.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	93 km	15.5 mi	1
Apr 23, 1968	EF3	44 km	0.1 mi	0
May 7, 1967	EF3	91 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF3	60 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF3	4 km	6.9 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	77 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	12 km	1.1 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	79 km	1.9 mi	0
Jul 4, 2016	EF2	32 km	2.6 mi	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	86 km	11.1 mi	1
Feb 29, 2012	EF2	82 km	6.3 mi	0
May 8, 2002	EF2	62 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 2000	EF2	49 km	2.5 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	75 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1982	EF2	59 km	9.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1982	EF2	96 km	10.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY (61,231 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	BRUSHY	61,231	72 km
1987	UNNAMED	41,794	98 km
1987	UNNAMED	38,312	68 km
1991	JENNINGS CREEK	29,308	64 km
1987	UNNAMED	27,317	80 km
1991	WHITE OAK BRANCH	25,550	90 km
1987	UNNAMED	21,562	54 km
1987	UNNAMED	20,994	69 km
1991	TUG RIVER	20,813	95 km
1987	RUCKERS BRANCH	14,744	89 km
1987	UNNAMED	14,554	61 km
1991	UNNAMED	14,264	80 km
1987	UNNAMED	13,124	87 km
1991	ROCK HOUSE BRANCH	13,056	77 km
1991	UNNAMED	11,117	97 km
1987	UNNAMED	10,817	95 km
1991	LEFT FORK	10,196	99 km
1991	UNNAMED	10,183	60 km
1995	UNNAMED	10,148	70 km
1999	UNNAMED	9,384	97 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	35°F (2°C)	3.0 in
March	44°F (7°C)	3.7 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.5 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.4 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in
July	76°F (25°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	3.9 in
September	67°F (19°C)	3.0 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in	Driest
November	45°F (7°C)	3.3 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.5 in

Cannonsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.9").

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