Weather & Climate in Jeffersonville, KY

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

Jeffersonville 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 806 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	54.6°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	806 ft (246 m)
Area	2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density	707/sq mi
Coordinates	37.9745°N, 83.8555°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Powell County County
Nearest Airport	Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 76 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"

40% above US avg

Snowfall 11.6"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.92"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	31.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	87.2 / 100
Community Resilience	21.2 / 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 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

31 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	117 km	17 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	123 km	1 km
Sep 17, 2004	8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky	M3.7	117 km	1 km
Feb 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio	M3.6	132 km	10 km
Sep 8, 1990	5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky	M3.3	26 km	0 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	121 km	0 km
Jan 27, 2009	4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky	M3.2	136 km	26 km
Jan 17, 1999	7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M3.1	120 km	1 km
Apr 25, 2020	2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky	M2.9	115 km	27 km
Aug 20, 2015	6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky	M2.8	86 km	34 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio	M2.8	88 km	0 km
Mar 8, 2015	1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky	M2.8	147 km	9 km
May 11, 2025	11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.8	71 km	30 km
Oct 30, 2017	2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky	M2.7	124 km	3 km
May 22, 2024	18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky	M2.7	118 km	13 km
Jan 22, 2018	13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M2.7	121 km	26 km
Nov 8, 1990	6 km WSW of Cumberland, Kentucky	M2.7	134 km	3 km
Jan 12, 2023	4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky	M2.6	80 km	35 km
May 11, 2019	5 km ENE of Pleasant View, Kentucky	M2.6	144 km	25 km
Aug 4, 2023	11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky	M2.6	64 km	17 km

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

Tornado History

251 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 926 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	63 km	31.9 mi	7
Apr 23, 1968	EF4	89 km	78.7 mi	6
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	23 km	85.0 mi	10
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	59 km	49.0 mi	2
May 8, 2009	EF3	65 km	21.1 mi	2
May 27, 2004	EF3	60 km	3.0 mi	0
May 10, 2003	EF3	73 km	25.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	97 km	15.5 mi	1
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	2 km	4.9 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	64 km	19.3 mi	0
Jun 29, 1973	EF3	96 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 23, 1970	EF3	71 km	0.5 mi	0
May 7, 1967	EF3	71 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	34 km	2.6 mi	1
Mar 4, 1955	EF3	59 km	8.9 mi	0
Dec 11, 2021	EF2	92 km	0.6 mi	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	98 km	11.1 mi	1
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	92 km	7.2 mi	6
Feb 29, 2012	EF2	44 km	6.3 mi	0
Feb 6, 2008	EF2	63 km	3.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	UNNAMED	66,145	72 km
1987	UNNAMED	20,994	85 km
2001	UNNAMED	18,013	83 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,759	97 km
1987	UNNAMED	13,124	95 km
1987	UNNAMED	10,817	58 km
2001	UNNAMED	8,287	90 km
1987	UNNAMED	8,047	97 km
2001	CRANE CREEK	7,555	84 km
1987	UNNAMED	7,281	69 km
2001	UNNAMED	6,628	91 km
1987	UNNAMED	6,456	60 km
1987	UNNAMED	6,337	65 km
1987	LOCUST GAP	6,014	70 km
2001	UNNAMED	5,981	77 km
1999	UNNAMED	5,823	71 km
1987	UNNAMED	5,426	62 km
1991	UNNAMED	4,980	98 km
1987	UNNAMED	4,938	95 km
1987	UNNAMED	4,522	82 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	35°F (2°C)	3.4 in
March	44°F (7°C)	4.2 in
April	54°F (12°C)	4.1 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.7 in
June	71°F (22°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)	3.5 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.8 in	Driest
November	46°F (8°C)	3.7 in
December	37°F (3°C)	4.1 in

Jeffersonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.8").

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