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Weather & Climate in Edmonton, KY

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

Edmonton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 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 49.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 838 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation838 ft (255 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density569/sq mi
Coordinates36.9852°N, 85.6223°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMetcalfe County County
Nearest AirportBowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.08"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.1 / 100
Community Resilience37.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 150 km 10 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 144 km 1 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 135 km 1 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 135 km 26 km
May 26, 2021 8 km NW of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.8 146 km 12 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 132 km 34 km
Mar 8, 2015 1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.8 138 km 9 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 124 km 30 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 138 km 5 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 129 km 4 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 117 km 35 km
May 11, 2019 5 km ENE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.6 142 km 25 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 127 km 17 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 150 km 27 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 138 km 0 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 106 km 5 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 144 km 30 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 121 km 11 km
May 10, 2019 3 km WSW of Petros, Tennessee M2.5 144 km 12 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 110 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

387 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 116 fatalities, 1,377 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 91 km 8.4 mi 19
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 44 km 38.4 mi 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 16.1 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 14.0 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 18.8 mi 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 29 km 20.2 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 71 km 11.0 mi 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 37.9 mi 3
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 24 km 14.1 mi 6
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 50 km 13.0 mi 2
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 50 km 14.5 mi 1
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 89 km 29.3 mi 16
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 58 km 9.4 mi 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 93 km 50.3 mi 22
May 23, 2000 EF3 85 km 6.0 mi 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 64 km 8.6 mi 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 23 km 20.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 15 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 50 km 9.0 mi 1
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 51 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: UNNAMED (4,635 acres, 2001).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 81 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB B 3,851 92 km
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 48 km
2000 DARROW RDG 2,265 94 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 57 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 46 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,084 88 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 50 km
1987 LAUREL RDG 1,969 95 km
2000 MAYBE LATER 1,931 94 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB A 1,886 92 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 47 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 59 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 47 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 48 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 50 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,247 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,163 99 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,089 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,083 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in Wettest
April 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 47°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.0 in

Edmonton has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.1").

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