Weather & Climate in Cynthiana, IN

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

Cynthiana experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°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 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 468 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.0°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	468 ft (143 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	1,658/sq mi
Coordinates	38.1873°N, 87.7085°W
Timezone	America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County	Gibson County County
Nearest Airport	Evansville Regional (EVV) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"

31% above US avg

Snowfall 12.2"

Wettest Month (May) 5.04"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	48.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	21.9 / 100
Community Resilience	90.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Apr 18, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M5.2	33 km	14 km
Apr 18, 2008	9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.7	33 km	15 km
Jun 18, 2002	6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana	M4.6	21 km	16 km
Apr 21, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.0	32 km	18 km
Jan 24, 1990	6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana	M3.9	107 km	10 km
Dec 7, 2000	7 km W of Evansville, Indiana	M3.9	25 km	5 km
Sep 19, 2017	4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.8	32 km	12 km
Jan 27, 1990	6 km N of Alton, Indiana	M3.8	112 km	5 km
Nov 11, 1991	3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois	M3.8	80 km	0 km
Apr 25, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.7	33 km	13 km
Nov 20, 2012	7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.6	34 km	19 km
Jan 2, 2006	3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois	M3.6	73 km	7 km
Jun 5, 2008	8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois	M3.4	32 km	16 km
May 30, 2015	4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois	M3.4	64 km	26 km
Mar 2, 1990	9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois	M3.4	147 km	0 km
May 1, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.3	32 km	14 km
May 13, 2025	7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois	M3.3	141 km	10 km
Oct 24, 1990	5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois	M3.2	112 km	1 km
May 2, 2003	10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois	M3.2	87 km	0 km
Jan 29, 1993	7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois	M3.2	148 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

501 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 59 fatalities, 893 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	85 km	68.0 mi	6
Feb 29, 2012	EF4	99 km	26.1 mi	8
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	98 km	12.5 mi	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	79 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	67 km	106.0 mi	1
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	37 km	13.0 mi	6
Jan 7, 1989	EF4	33 km	19.0 mi	0
Jul 9, 2024	EF3	32 km	5.8 mi	0
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	85 km	40.9 mi	6
Feb 28, 2017	EF3	36 km	44.1 mi	1
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	58 km	14.1 mi	0
Mar 28, 2009	EF3	61 km	12.4 mi	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	66 km	7.0 mi	0
Nov 15, 2005	EF3	74 km	12.0 mi	0
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	90 km	11.2 mi	0
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	40 km	41.3 mi	24
May 11, 2003	EF3	94 km	1.8 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	91 km	22.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 2002	EF3	91 km	31.5 mi	1
Jan 3, 2000	EF3	70 km	7.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GAP VIEW RX (1,575 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	GAP VIEW RX	1,575	98 km
2022	DENNISON HOLLOW RX	1,573	86 km
2022	ONE HORSE GAP RX	1,502	100 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,493	84 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,447	87 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,299	100 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,216	99 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,203	100 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,008	100 km
2024	CAVE HILL RX	999	83 km
2017	UNNAMED	994	87 km
2021	ONE HORSE GAP RX	865	100 km
2024	LONG RUN RX	774	99 km
2019	HARRIS BRANCH RX	716	86 km
2010	ONE HORSE GAP	687	98 km
2010	RICEVILLE RX	671	93 km
2021	UNNAMED	629	94 km
2022	HARTS CREEK RX	599	95 km
2019	UNNAMED	584	99 km
2024	GIBBONS CREEK RX	579	94 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	2.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	2.9 in
March	45°F (7°C)	4.4 in
April	56°F (13°C)	4.5 in
May	65°F (18°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.5 in
September	69°F (21°C)	3.0 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.2 in
November	46°F (8°C)	4.3 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.6 in

Cynthiana has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.8").

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