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Weather & Climate in Crofton, KY

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

Crofton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°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 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 590 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation590 ft (180 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,078/sq mi
Coordinates37.0479°N, 87.4835°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHopkins County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.88"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.5 / 100
Community Resilience65.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 109 km 16 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 136 km 3 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 150 km 10 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 104 km 5 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 136 km 19 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 121 km 7 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 147 km 8 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 135 km 16 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 128 km 13 km
May 16, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.3 147 km 9 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 146 km 0 km
Apr 8, 1998 2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.2 133 km 13 km
Mar 19, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.2 147 km 12 km
May 3, 2011 3 km WSW of Wickliffe, Kentucky M3.1 146 km 0 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 107 km 2 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 56 km 0 km
Mar 1, 2006 2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois M3.0 142 km 6 km
May 11, 1998 5 km NW of Bardwell, Kentucky M2.9 140 km 6 km
Jan 31, 2007 3 km N of Bardwell, Kentucky M2.9 137 km 16 km
Jan 3, 2003 9 km SW of Mount Vernon, Indiana M2.9 100 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

519 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 71 fatalities, 984 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 23 km 15.0 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 14.0 mi 0
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 74 km 42.6 mi 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 86 km 50.6 mi 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 94 km 18.5 mi 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 52 km 34.1 mi 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 53 km 47.2 mi 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 78 km 29.3 mi 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 45 km 28.0 mi 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 83 km 14.1 mi 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 12 km 8.2 mi 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 43 km 2.6 mi 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 8 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 72 km 12.4 mi 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 26 km 18.1 mi 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 85 km 7.0 mi 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 87 km 18.8 mi 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 21 km 29.7 mi 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 65 km 11.2 mi 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 91 km 41.3 mi 24
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 acres, 2010).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 76 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 57 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 58 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 61 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 54 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 64 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 99 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 55 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 59 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 57 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 100 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 64 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 53 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 68 km
2024 DEAN EAST RX 753 93 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 53 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 58 km
2019 HARRIS BRANCH RX 716 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in

Crofton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.1").

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