Weather & Climate in Hebron, KY

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

Hebron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°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 45.3 inches. The area receives 23.3 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 893 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	54.7°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	893 ft (272 m)
Area	6.4 sq mi (16.7 km²)
Population Density	1,034/sq mi
Coordinates	39.0638°N, 84.7083°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Hamilton County County
Nearest Airport	Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) 2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"

19% above US avg

Snowfall 23.3"

Wettest Month (May) 4.65"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	43.9 / 100
Community Resilience	86.3 / 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	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Moderate

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

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Sep 12, 2004	4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana	M3.8	102 km	2 km
Feb 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio	M3.6	107 km	10 km
Sep 8, 1990	5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky	M3.3	127 km	0 km
Aug 20, 2015	6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky	M2.8	119 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	145 km	30 km
Mar 21, 1990	1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky	M2.7	131 km	4 km
Jan 12, 2023	4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky	M2.6	146 km	35 km
May 11, 2015	5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky	M2.6	101 km	11 km
Jul 23, 2013	6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky	M2.6	77 km	4 km
Jan 21, 2018	8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.6	145 km	11 km
Jan 28, 2024	3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky	M2.5	92 km	15 km
Jan 4, 1999	9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky	M2.5	124 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

478 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 82 fatalities, 3,022 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	18 km	20.8 mi	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	85 km	31.3 mi	36
May 27, 2019	EF4	87 km	18.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF4	31 km	9.9 mi	4
Sep 20, 2000	EF4	90 km	9.0 mi	1
Apr 9, 1999	EF4	35 km	10.0 mi	4
Nov 22, 1992	EF4	60 km	26.7 mi	1
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	25 km	33.0 mi	0
Jul 9, 1980	EF4	91 km	11.0 mi	2
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	24 km	19.8 mi	2
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	88 km	35.6 mi	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	59 km	27.1 mi	0
Apr 23, 1968	EF4	38 km	24.1 mi	1
Apr 23, 1968	EF4	53 km	78.7 mi	6
May 27, 2019	EF3	94 km	9.9 mi	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	40 km	20.4 mi	3
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	60 km	8.7 mi	3
Feb 28, 2011	EF3	88 km	2.3 mi	0
Jun 3, 2008	EF3	95 km	9.7 mi	1
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	98 km	4.8 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	65 km
2005	RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06	5,054	64 km
2007	UNITS 8-9 2008	4,316	66 km
2006	UNIT 19 06 WUI	3,412	66 km
2003	WUI 3 03	3,372	64 km
2010	WUI UNIT 28K	3,230	62 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,122	65 km
2002	UNIT 8	2,753	67 km
2005	UNIT 3 05	2,511	64 km
2001	01 UNIT 16	2,361	63 km
2011	WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011	2,215	67 km
2004	UNIT 19	2,004	67 km
2003	UNIT 8 03	1,971	66 km
2008	FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008	1,942	65 km
2000	JPG 14	1,908	65 km
2003	UNIT 16 03	1,809	63 km
2002	UNIT 9	1,485	65 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,462	65 km
2010	TRACER	1,408	63 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,334	63 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	2.8 in	Coldest
February	33°F (0°C)	2.7 in	Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	3.9 in
April	53°F (11°C)	4.1 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	71°F (22°C)	4.1 in
July	76°F (24°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	3.8 in
September	67°F (19°C)	2.9 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.0 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.4 in
December	35°F (1°C)	3.3 in

Hebron has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.7").

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