Weather & Climate in Cave City, KY

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

Cave City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°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 54.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.5°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	656 ft (200 m)
Area	4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density	576/sq mi
Coordinates	37.1395°N, 85.9644°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Hart County County
Nearest Airport	Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.9"

44% above US avg

Snowfall 5.7"

Wettest Month (May) 5.16"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	41.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	75.8 / 100
Community Resilience	45.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
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	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Jan 24, 1990	6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana	M3.9	121 km	10 km
Jan 27, 1990	6 km N of Alton, Indiana	M3.8	123 km	5 km
May 30, 2023	6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky	M3.0	129 km	0 km
Nov 28, 1998	6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky	M2.9	117 km	0 km
Aug 20, 2015	6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky	M2.8	138 km	34 km
Jan 28, 1991	9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky	M2.8	123 km	1 km
May 11, 2025	11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.8	138 km	30 km
Mar 21, 1990	1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky	M2.7	115 km	4 km
Aug 15, 2001	5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky	M2.7	147 km	19 km
Mar 9, 1990	8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana	M2.7	113 km	5 km
Jan 12, 2023	4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky	M2.6	129 km	35 km
Aug 4, 2023	11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky	M2.6	145 km	17 km
Feb 27, 2020	5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky	M2.6	116 km	27 km
Mar 22, 1990	9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky	M2.6	74 km	5 km
Dec 8, 1997	6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee	M2.6	144 km	0 km
Jan 8, 1995	Kentucky	M2.6	111 km	30 km
Jan 21, 2018	8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.6	134 km	11 km
May 30, 2023	7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky	M2.5	130 km	1 km
Mar 8, 1990	4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky	M2.5	76 km	5 km
May 2, 1998	6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky	M2.5	116 km	9 km

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

Tornado History

393 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 112 fatalities, 1,257 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	83 km	32.0 mi	31
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	62 km	14.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	45 km	20.2 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	76 km	38.4 mi	10
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	65 km	37.9 mi	3
Apr 27, 1971	EF4	80 km	13.0 mi	2
Apr 27, 1971	EF4	46 km	14.1 mi	6
Dec 11, 2021	EF3	100 km	28.0 mi	0
Dec 11, 2021	EF3	56 km	14.5 mi	1
Dec 11, 2021	EF3	63 km	29.3 mi	16
Feb 6, 2008	EF3	57 km	9.4 mi	4
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	91 km	50.3 mi	22
May 23, 2000	EF3	53 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 1998	EF3	76 km	48.0 mi	2
Apr 16, 1998	EF3	47 km	20.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 1998	EF3	97 km	8.6 mi	0
Mar 28, 1997	EF3	36 km	15.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1997	EF3	36 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1997	EF3	26 km	9.0 mi	1
Apr 20, 1986	EF3	63 km	3.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

16 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	14 km
2008	BROOKS KNOB	2,225	22 km
2012	FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN	2,221	11 km
2010	JOPPA CHURCH	2,037	16 km
2004	JIM LEE	1,770	13 km
2009	TEMPLE HILL	1,628	24 km
2009	JIM LEE	1,613	13 km
2007	DEAD DEER	1,557	89 km
2007	Big Woods	1,500	14 km
2008	GOBLIN KNOB	1,445	15 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,083	67 km
1999	UNNAMED	1,039	85 km
2001	UNNAMED	848	52 km
2007	DENNISON FERRY RX	655	11 km
2000	UNNAMED	641	36 km
2005	UNNAMED	576	11 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	3.8 in	Coldest
February	38°F (4°C)	4.1 in
March	48°F (9°C)	5.0 in
April	57°F (14°C)	4.4 in
May	65°F (18°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
July	79°F (26°C)	5.2 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.9 in
September	69°F (21°C)	4.0 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.0 in	Driest
November	47°F (9°C)	4.5 in
December	38°F (4°C)	4.9 in

Cave City has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").

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