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Weather & Climate in Hebron Estates, KY

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

Hebron Estates enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 290 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 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.1 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 537 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation537 ft (164 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,139/sq mi
Coordinates38.0501°N, 85.6681°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.9 / 100
Community Resilience76.6 / 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 Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
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: M3.9.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 73 km 10 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 68 km 5 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 73 km 34 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 98 km 30 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 47 km 5 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 10 km 4 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 90 km 35 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 114 km 17 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 141 km 5 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 137 km 5 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 82 km 0 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 94 km 11 km
Apr 18, 2012 13 km W of Owensboro, Kentucky M2.5 144 km 15 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 128 km 5 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 142 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

476 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,742 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 95 km 68.0 mi 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 84 km 32.0 mi 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 62 km 45.1 mi 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 13 km 30.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 80 km 26.7 mi 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 20.2 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 18 km 18.5 mi 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 52 km 79.4 mi 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 27.1 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 42 km 37.9 mi 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 56 km 35.6 mi 11
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 75 km 14.5 mi 1
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 56 km 2.3 mi 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 48 km 4.8 mi 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 85 km 15.0 mi 1
May 27, 2004 EF3 100 km 3.0 mi 0
May 23, 2000 EF3 80 km 6.0 mi 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 95 km 15.0 mi 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 93 km 3.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 70 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: JPG 09 1 (6,113 acres, 1998).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 95 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 94 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 93 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 92 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 93 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 94 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 99 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 92 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 92 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 95 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 99 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 93 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 94 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 96 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 93 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 98 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 79 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 96 km
2002 UNIT 28 1,259 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in

Hebron Estates has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").

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