Weather & Climate in Keokee, VA

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

Keokee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°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 56.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 2,292 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	54.5°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,292 ft (699 m)
Area	4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density	62/sq mi
Coordinates	36.8625°N, 82.9137°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Norton city County
Nearest Airport	Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 94 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.0"

47% above US avg

Snowfall 9.2"

Wettest Month (May) 4.84"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	1.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	85.3 / 100
Community Resilience	47.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	No Rating
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

88 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	33 km	17 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	43 km	1 km
Jul 30, 1997	6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.8	69 km	23 km
Jan 20, 2020	2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee	M3.8	110 km	35 km
Sep 17, 2004	8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky	M3.7	97 km	1 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	128 km	2 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	82 km	5 km
Mar 5, 2019	7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee	M3.4	97 km	17 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	143 km	0 km
Jan 27, 2009	4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky	M3.2	109 km	26 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	29 km	0 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	112 km	17 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	114 km	14 km
Apr 29, 2018	10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee	M3.1	76 km	21 km
Jan 17, 1999	7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M3.1	79 km	1 km
Apr 13, 2001	11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee	M3.0	54 km	0 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	132 km	2 km
Nov 24, 2012	7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.0	117 km	7 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	105 km	10 km
Jul 17, 2019	7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.0	84 km	13 km

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

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
1989	Hugo	Category 1	—	291 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

122 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 21 fatalities, 282 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	99 km	49.0 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	89 km	19.6 mi	3
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	93 km	15.8 mi	6
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	86 km	13.6 mi	2
May 9, 1988	EF3	80 km	5.0 mi	1
Jul 10, 1980	EF3	89 km	1.9 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	88 km	8.4 mi	1
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	75 km	2.6 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	98 km	12.0 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	67 km	8.8 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	87 km	1.1 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	40 km	1.7 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	74 km	2.2 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	71 km	24.0 mi	0
Jul 6, 1980	EF2	43 km	11.5 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF2	77 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 12, 1967	EF2	82 km	16.0 mi	1
Mar 11, 1963	EF2	98 km	6.2 mi	1
Jun 3, 1962	EF2	70 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF2	71 km	3.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	UNNAMED	66,345	67 km
1987	UNNAMED	66,145	78 km
1987	UNNAMED	32,565	85 km
1991	UNNAMED	22,282	92 km
2001	UNNAMED	18,013	68 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,759	69 km
1991	UNNAMED	17,406	52 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,328	51 km
1994	UNNAMED	15,526	55 km
1987	UNNAMED	15,138	11 km
1987	UNNAMED	13,124	83 km
1987	UNNAMED	11,817	80 km
1999	UNNAMED	10,990	63 km
1987	UNNAMED	10,817	97 km
1987	UNNAMED	9,572	58 km
1999	UNNAMED	9,384	85 km
1991	UNNAMED	9,084	64 km
1987	UNNAMED	9,084	48 km
2001	UNNAMED	8,287	89 km
1991	UNNAMED	8,204	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.8 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	3.9 in
March	42°F (6°C)	4.5 in
April	51°F (10°C)	4.1 in
May	59°F (15°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	67°F (19°C)	4.2 in
July	74°F (23°C)	4.8 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	4.1 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in
October	53°F (12°C)	3.2 in	Driest
November	44°F (6°C)	3.9 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.9 in

Keokee has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.2").

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