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Weather & Climate in Irvine, KY

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

Irvine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°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 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 657 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation657 ft (200 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density1,925/sq mi
Coordinates37.6964°N, 83.9683°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyEstill County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.92"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.3 / 100
Community Resilience23.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 102 km 17 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 99 km 1 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 137 km 23 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 141 km 35 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 85 km 1 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 58 km 0 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 106 km 0 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 104 km 26 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 91 km 1 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 142 km 0 km
Jul 17, 2019 7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee M3.0 148 km 13 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 144 km 27 km
May 26, 2021 8 km NW of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.8 137 km 12 km
May 20, 2023 Kentucky-Tennessee border region M2.8 147 km 17 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 84 km 34 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 119 km 0 km
Mar 8, 2015 1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.8 115 km 9 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.8 141 km 34 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 57 km 30 km
Oct 30, 2017 2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky M2.7 94 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

239 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 685 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 47 km 31.9 mi 7
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 39 km 85.0 mi 10
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 61 km 49.0 mi 2
May 8, 2009 EF3 45 km 21.1 mi 2
May 27, 2004 EF3 65 km 3.0 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 81 km 19.3 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 89 km 21.1 mi 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 33 km 4.9 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 83 km 22.3 mi 7
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 64 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 23, 1970 EF3 80 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 13 km 2.6 mi 1
Mar 4, 1955 EF3 43 km 8.9 mi 0
Dec 11, 2021 EF2 72 km 0.6 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 60 km 7.2 mi 6
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 56 km 6.3 mi 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF2 96 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF2 82 km 3.5 mi 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF2 78 km 8.7 mi 0
May 11, 2003 EF2 83 km 7.0 mi 1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,145 acres, 1987).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 59 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 93 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 72 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 13,124 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,817 58 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 94 km
2001 UNNAMED 8,287 94 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,123 100 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,099 88 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,047 90 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 99 km
2001 CRANE CREEK 7,555 55 km
2001 COOL SPRINGS 7,477 78 km
1987 UNNAMED 7,281 76 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,628 78 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,456 41 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,337 77 km
1987 LOCUST GAP 6,014 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in

Irvine has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.9").

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