Weather & Climate in Hazel Green, KY

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

Hazel Green 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 1,003 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	1,003 ft (306 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density	36/sq mi
Coordinates	37.8028°N, 83.4198°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Wolfe County County
Nearest Airport	Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 78 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"

24% above US avg

Snowfall 12.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.28"

Driest Month (Jan) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	18.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	95.3 / 100
Community Resilience	1.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

40 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	81 km	17 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	97 km	1 km
Jul 30, 1997	6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.8	144 km	23 km
Sep 17, 2004	8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky	M3.7	110 km	1 km
Feb 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio	M3.6	147 km	10 km
Sep 8, 1990	5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky	M3.3	53 km	0 km
Jan 27, 2009	4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky	M3.2	131 km	26 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	85 km	0 km
Feb 3, 2025	2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio	M3.1	144 km	26 km
Jan 17, 1999	7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M3.1	107 km	1 km
Apr 13, 2001	11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee	M3.0	142 km	0 km
Apr 25, 2020	2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky	M2.9	109 km	27 km
Aug 14, 2009	4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia	M2.9	149 km	16 km
Aug 20, 2015	6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky	M2.8	126 km	34 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio	M2.8	113 km	0 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	149 km	11 km
Mar 8, 2015	1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky	M2.8	140 km	9 km
May 11, 2025	11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.8	105 km	30 km
May 22, 2024	18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky	M2.7	89 km	13 km
Oct 30, 2017	2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky	M2.7	112 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

161 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 444 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	95 km	31.9 mi	7
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	21 km	85.0 mi	10
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	17 km	49.0 mi	2
May 8, 2009	EF3	94 km	21.1 mi	2
May 10, 2003	EF3	95 km	25.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	45 km	4.9 mi	0
Jun 29, 1973	EF3	95 km	0.5 mi	0
May 7, 1967	EF3	92 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF3	92 km	6.9 mi	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	39 km	2.6 mi	1
Mar 4, 1955	EF3	91 km	8.9 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	79 km	1.1 mi	0
Jul 4, 2016	EF2	77 km	2.6 mi	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	97 km	7.2 mi	6
Feb 29, 2012	EF2	9 km	6.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 2001	EF2	95 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 20, 1996	EF2	82 km	2.0 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	47 km	24.0 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	43 km	2.0 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	93 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	72 km
1987	UNNAMED	66,145	39 km
1987	UNNAMED	38,312	79 km
1991	JENNINGS CREEK	29,308	95 km
1987	UNNAMED	21,562	64 km
1987	UNNAMED	20,994	44 km
2001	UNNAMED	18,013	46 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,759	55 km
1991	UNNAMED	17,406	76 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,328	77 km
1994	UNNAMED	15,526	87 km
1987	UNNAMED	14,554	99 km
1991	UNNAMED	14,264	89 km
1987	UNNAMED	13,124	53 km
1999	UNNAMED	10,990	94 km
1987	UNNAMED	10,817	17 km
1991	UNNAMED	10,183	82 km
1995	UNNAMED	10,148	86 km
1987	UNNAMED	9,572	97 km
1999	UNNAMED	9,384	90 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	3.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	3.5 in
March	44°F (7°C)	4.1 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.6 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.7 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.0 in
July	74°F (24°C)	5.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	3.9 in
September	67°F (20°C)	3.5 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.1 in
November	45°F (7°C)	3.9 in
December	37°F (3°C)	4.3 in

Hazel Green has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (3.0").

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