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Weather & Climate in Hustonville, KY

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

Hustonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 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 53.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,086 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density811/sq mi
Coordinates37.4799°N, 84.8141°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.0 / 100
Community Resilience41.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 140 km 1 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 136 km 35 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 94 km 1 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 122 km 0 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 99 km 26 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 111 km 1 km
May 26, 2021 8 km NW of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.8 128 km 12 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 58 km 34 km
Mar 8, 2015 1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.8 109 km 9 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 36 km 30 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.8 136 km 34 km
May 22, 2024 18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky M2.7 145 km 13 km
Oct 30, 2017 2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky M2.7 110 km 3 km
Feb 12, 2020 3 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.7 136 km 35 km
Jan 22, 2018 13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky M2.7 122 km 26 km
Mar 13, 2004 7 km N of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.7 131 km 9 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 141 km 5 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 104 km 4 km
Jul 21, 2015 13 km W of New Tazewell, Tennessee M2.7 148 km 10 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 32 km 35 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

355 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,063 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 16.1 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 65 km 20.2 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 67 km 79.4 mi 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 38 km 31.9 mi 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 37.9 mi 3
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 67 km 14.1 mi 6
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 50 km 13.0 mi 2
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 55 km 14.5 mi 1
May 8, 2009 EF3 36 km 21.1 mi 2
May 27, 2004 EF3 71 km 3.0 mi 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 68 km 20.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 98 km 9.0 mi 1
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 85 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 88 km 3.0 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 51 km 28.8 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 11 km 21.1 mi 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 71 km 18.0 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 62 km 22.3 mi 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 79 km 13.9 mi 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 99 km 4.9 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CRANE CREEK (7,555 acres, 2001).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2001 CRANE CREEK 7,555 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,426 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,940 85 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,571 94 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,258 80 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,835 94 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,734 82 km
1999 PIGSKIN 2,712 93 km
1987 SPENCER RIDGE 2,556 87 km
2022 CUT GAP 2,504 52 km
2010 AUGER SPRINGS RX 2,199 77 km
2000 SCHOOLHOUS 2,155 96 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,128 83 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,972 87 km
1987 LAUREL RDG 1,969 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,954 70 km
2000 MAYBE LATER 1,931 81 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,905 77 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB A 1,886 98 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,879 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in

Hustonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.1").

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