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Weather & Climate in Edgewood, KY

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

Edgewood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°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 45.3 inches. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density1,979/sq mi
Coordinates39.0087°N, 84.5599°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHamilton County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 23.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.9 / 100
Community Resilience86.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 116 km 2 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 95 km 10 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 114 km 0 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 145 km 27 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 115 km 34 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 69 km 0 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 139 km 30 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 135 km 4 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 140 km 35 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 149 km 17 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 87 km 11 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 63 km 4 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 139 km 11 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 78 km 15 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 113 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

461 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 76 fatalities, 2,959 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 28 km 20.8 mi 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 82 km 31.3 mi 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 91 km 18.2 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 25 km 9.9 mi 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 87 km 9.0 mi 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 30 km 10.0 mi 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 63 km 26.7 mi 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 39 km 33.0 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 20 km 19.8 mi 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 67 km 27.1 mi 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 41 km 78.7 mi 6
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 27 km 24.1 mi 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 93 km 9.9 mi 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 97 km 8.9 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 73 km 8.7 mi 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 26 km 20.4 mi 3
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 90 km 2.3 mi 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 85 km 25.0 mi 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 76 km 15.0 mi 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 83 km 3.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 acres, 1998).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 76 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 75 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 77 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 77 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 76 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 75 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 77 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 78 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 76 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 73 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 78 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 78 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 77 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 77 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 76 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 74 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 76 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 77 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 75 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in

Edgewood has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.7").

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