Weather & Climate in Ezel, KY

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

Ezel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°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 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 954 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	54.1°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	954 ft (291 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density	367/sq mi
Coordinates	37.8914°N, 83.4435°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Menifee County County
Nearest Airport	Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"

24% above US avg

Snowfall 12.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	6.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	37.9 / 100
Community Resilience	23.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Nov 10, 2012	6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky	M4.2	91 km	17 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	107 km	1 km
Sep 17, 2004	8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky	M3.7	118 km	1 km
Feb 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio	M3.6	137 km	10 km
Sep 8, 1990	5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky	M3.3	44 km	0 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	94 km	0 km
Jan 27, 2009	4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky	M3.2	138 km	26 km
Feb 3, 2025	2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio	M3.1	137 km	26 km
Jan 17, 1999	7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M3.1	115 km	1 km
Apr 25, 2020	2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky	M2.9	101 km	27 km
Aug 20, 2015	6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky	M2.8	123 km	34 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio	M2.8	103 km	0 km
Mar 8, 2015	1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky	M2.8	148 km	9 km
May 11, 2025	11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.8	104 km	30 km
Oct 30, 2017	2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky	M2.7	120 km	3 km
May 22, 2024	18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky	M2.7	99 km	13 km
Jan 22, 2018	13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M2.7	112 km	26 km
Nov 8, 1990	6 km WSW of Cumberland, Kentucky	M2.7	110 km	3 km
Jan 12, 2023	4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky	M2.6	113 km	35 km
Aug 4, 2023	11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky	M2.6	93 km	17 km

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

Tornado History

175 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 422 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	95 km	31.9 mi	7
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	26 km	49.0 mi	2
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	15 km	85.0 mi	10
May 8, 2009	EF3	94 km	21.1 mi	2
May 27, 2004	EF3	98 km	3.0 mi	0
May 10, 2003	EF3	85 km	25.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	40 km	4.9 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	99 km	19.3 mi	0
May 7, 1967	EF3	82 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF3	88 km	6.9 mi	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	42 km	2.6 mi	1
Mar 4, 1955	EF3	91 km	8.9 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	74 km	1.1 mi	0
Jul 4, 2016	EF2	75 km	2.6 mi	0
Feb 29, 2012	EF2	7 km	6.3 mi	0
Feb 6, 2008	EF2	97 km	3.5 mi	0
Apr 20, 1996	EF2	83 km	2.0 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	33 km	2.0 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	57 km	24.0 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	99 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: UNNAMED (66,345 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	UNNAMED	66,345	79 km
1987	UNNAMED	66,145	49 km
1987	UNNAMED	38,312	82 km
1991	JENNINGS CREEK	29,308	97 km
1987	UNNAMED	21,562	65 km
1987	UNNAMED	20,994	47 km
2001	UNNAMED	18,013	56 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,759	63 km
1991	UNNAMED	17,406	85 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,328	86 km
1994	UNNAMED	15,526	95 km
1987	UNNAMED	14,554	100 km
1991	UNNAMED	14,264	93 km
1987	UNNAMED	13,124	59 km
1987	UNNAMED	10,817	27 km
1991	UNNAMED	10,183	84 km
1995	UNNAMED	10,148	89 km
1999	UNNAMED	9,384	96 km
2001	UNNAMED	8,287	54 km
1999	UNNAMED	8,143	76 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	3.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	3.4 in
March	44°F (7°C)	4.0 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.8 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.7 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.0 in
July	74°F (24°C)	5.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	3.9 in
September	67°F (20°C)	3.4 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.1 in
November	45°F (7°C)	3.7 in
December	36°F (2°C)	4.1 in

Ezel has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.1").

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