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Weather & Climate in Coal Run Village, KY

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

Coal Run Village 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 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 907 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation907 ft (276 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density216/sq mi
Coordinates37.5330°N, 82.5544°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPike County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
78 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.84"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.3 / 100
Community Resilience10.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively High
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 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 62 km 17 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 99 km 1 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 144 km 23 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 145 km 1 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 95 km 5 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 129 km 2 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 129 km 0 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 63 km 0 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 131 km 1 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 132 km 0 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 132 km 10 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 132 km 7 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 135 km 27 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 87 km 16 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 68 km 11 km
May 22, 2024 18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky M2.7 87 km 13 km
Oct 30, 2017 2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky M2.7 137 km 3 km
Jan 22, 2018 13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky M2.7 120 km 26 km
Feb 8, 2005 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia M2.7 65 km 9 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 138 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

62 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 76 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 66 km 49.0 mi 2
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 95 km 8.4 mi 1
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 93 km 6.9 mi 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 85 km 1.1 mi 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 64 km 2.6 mi 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 81 km 6.3 mi 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 52 km 1.7 mi 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 85 km 1.1 mi 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 75 km 24.0 mi 0
Sep 29, 1972 EF2 60 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 95 km 0.6 mi 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF1 68 km 6.3 mi 0
May 16, 2023 EF1 52 km 0.7 mi 0
May 16, 2023 EF1 96 km 0.6 mi 0
May 16, 2023 EF1 95 km 0.6 mi 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF1 10 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF1 95 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF1 77 km 16.0 mi 0
Apr 4, 2011 EF1 18 km 0.4 mi 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF1 76 km 0.3 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 19 km
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 72 km
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 56 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 38 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 28 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 23 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 43 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 37 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 36 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 42 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 43 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 38 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 60 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 36 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 32 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 32 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 96 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 27 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in

Coal Run Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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