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Weather & Climate in Georgetown, KY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Georgetown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 34°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 14.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 938 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 16.0 sq mi (41.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2602°N, 84.5349°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Scott County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Feb 19, 1995 | 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio | M3.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1990 | 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky | M3.3 | 68 km | 0 km |
| Apr 25, 2020 | 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky | M2.9 | 148 km | 27 km |
| Aug 20, 2015 | 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky | M2.8 | 40 km | 34 km |
| Mar 17, 1999 | 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio | M2.8 | 83 km | 0 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky | M2.8 | 56 km | 30 km |
| Mar 9, 1990 | 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana | M2.7 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 1990 | 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky | M2.7 | 98 km | 4 km |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky | M2.6 | 59 km | 35 km |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky | M2.6 | 66 km | 17 km |
| May 11, 2015 | 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky | M2.6 | 84 km | 11 km |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky | M2.6 | 72 km | 4 km |
| Jan 21, 2018 | 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky | M2.6 | 57 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 2024 | 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky | M2.5 | 72 km | 15 km |
| Jan 4, 1999 | 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky | M2.5 | 48 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
384 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,532 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 84 km | 20.8 mi | 3 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF4 | 60 km | 9.9 mi | 4 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF4 | 60 km | 26.7 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 86 km | 27.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 52 km | 79.4 mi | 4 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 60 km | 31.9 mi | 7 |
| Apr 23, 1968 | EF4 | 48 km | 78.7 mi | 6 |
| Apr 23, 1968 | EF4 | 96 km | 24.1 mi | 1 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF3 | 90 km | 85.0 mi | 10 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF3 | 66 km | 20.4 mi | 3 |
| Feb 28, 2011 | EF3 | 56 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF3 | 68 km | 21.1 mi | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF3 | 92 km | 4.8 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2004 | EF3 | 20 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2003 | EF3 | 82 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1997 | EF3 | 73 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1990 | EF3 | 86 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 65 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 98 km | 21.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 12 km | 19.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
14 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SPENCER RIDGE (2,556 acres, 1987).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1987 | SPENCER RIDGE | 2,556 | 97 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,778 | 84 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,679 | 98 km |
| 2010 | FISH TRAP COMPLEX | 1,430 | 89 km |
| 1999 | AUXIER RIDGE | 1,160 | 89 km |
| 1999 | SOUTH FORK | 999 | 88 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 940 | 82 km |
| 2022 | PITTS ROAD | 773 | 82 km |
| 2001 | WILLOW II | 683 | 97 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 626 | 96 km |
| 2013 | WIND CAVE | 622 | 98 km |
| 2010 | LITTLE DOE CREEK | 612 | 84 km |
| 2022 | SMYTH CEMETERY ROAD | 530 | 93 km |
| 2007 | KEENER POINT | 500 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Georgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").