Weather & Climate in Doe Valley, KY

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

Doe Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°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 53.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	574 ft (175 m)
Area	4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²)
Population Density	423/sq mi
Coordinates	37.9763°N, 86.1079°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Meade County County
Nearest Airport	Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"

40% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.61"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	40.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	39.2 / 100
Community Resilience	69.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
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 Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

29 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	145 km	16 km
Jan 24, 1990	6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana	M3.9	38 km	10 km
Dec 7, 2000	7 km W of Evansville, Indiana	M3.9	134 km	5 km
Jan 27, 1990	6 km N of Alton, Indiana	M3.8	36 km	5 km
May 10, 2012	0 km NW of Emison, Indiana	M3.1	150 km	11 km
May 30, 2023	6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky	M3.0	118 km	0 km
Nov 28, 1998	6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky	M2.9	126 km	0 km
Aug 20, 2015	6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky	M2.8	111 km	34 km
Jan 28, 1991	9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky	M2.8	128 km	1 km
May 11, 2025	11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.8	134 km	30 km
Aug 15, 2001	5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky	M2.7	115 km	19 km
Mar 21, 1990	1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky	M2.7	44 km	4 km
Mar 6, 2000	0 km E of Darmstadt, Indiana	M2.7	129 km	5 km
Mar 9, 1990	8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana	M2.7	20 km	5 km
Jan 12, 2023	4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky	M2.6	125 km	35 km
Aug 4, 2023	11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky	M2.6	148 km	17 km
Feb 27, 2020	5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky	M2.6	125 km	27 km
Sep 12, 2015	5 km SE of Corydon, Kentucky	M2.6	139 km	17 km
Aug 26, 2000	6 km N of Boonville, Indiana	M2.6	103 km	5 km
Mar 22, 1990	9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky	M2.6	105 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

476 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 86 fatalities, 1,464 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	57 km	68.0 mi	6
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	46 km	32.0 mi	31
Mar 2, 2012	EF4	51 km	45.1 mi	11
May 28, 1996	EF4	37 km	30.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	97 km	11.0 mi	1
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	98 km	18.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	91 km	79.4 mi	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	34 km	37.9 mi	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	40 km	18.5 mi	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	74 km	14.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	71 km	35.6 mi	11
Dec 11, 2021	EF3	87 km	14.5 mi	1
Feb 28, 2011	EF3	93 km	2.3 mi	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	96 km	7.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	73 km	4.8 mi	0
May 30, 2004	EF3	56 km	15.0 mi	1
May 23, 2000	EF3	52 km	6.0 mi	0
Jan 3, 2000	EF3	98 km	7.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1997	EF3	69 km	9.0 mi	1
Mar 28, 1997	EF3	67 km	2.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 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	85 km
2008	BROOKS KNOB	2,225	87 km
2012	FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN	2,221	85 km
2010	JOPPA CHURCH	2,037	89 km
2004	JIM LEE	1,770	90 km
2009	TEMPLE HILL	1,628	85 km
2009	JIM LEE	1,613	90 km
2007	Big Woods	1,500	82 km
2008	GOBLIN KNOB	1,445	82 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,336	41 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,057	39 km
2021	UNNAMED	959	39 km
2014	UNNAMED	910	37 km
2019	UNNAMED	892	37 km
2024	LONG RUN RX	774	44 km
2010	RICEVILLE RX	671	61 km
2007	DENNISON FERRY RX	655	85 km
2000	UNNAMED	641	76 km
2019	UNNAMED	584	44 km
2010	ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX	581	42 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	3.5 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	3.6 in
March	46°F (8°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
April	55°F (13°C)	4.2 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.4 in
June	72°F (22°C)	4.0 in
July	76°F (24°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.6 in
September	68°F (20°C)	3.3 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in	Driest
November	47°F (8°C)	3.7 in
December	37°F (3°C)	4.1 in

Doe Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (2.6").

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