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Weather & Climate in Kuttawa, KY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kuttawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°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 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 540 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 540 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0605°N, 88.1144°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lyon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
216 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 26, 1990 | 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri | M4.8 | 133 km | 1 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana | M4.6 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Feb 5, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois | M4.2 | 101 km | 16 km |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky | M4.0 | 81 km | 3 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Dec 7, 2000 | 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana | M3.9 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri | M3.7 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois | M3.6 | 91 km | 7 km |
| Jun 20, 2005 | 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.6 | 81 km | 19 km |
| Mar 15, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.6 | 92 km | 8 km |
| May 1, 2016 | 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois | M3.5 | 79 km | 16 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.5 | 97 km | 4 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri | M3.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 2016 | 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.4 | 72 km | 13 km |
| Jun 17, 2012 | 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.3 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Aug 12, 2013 | 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee | M3.3 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 4 km WSW of Howardville, Missouri | M3.3 | 148 km | 8 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.3 | 92 km | 9 km |
| May 31, 2022 | 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.2 | 149 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
536 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,030 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF4 | 85 km | 26.1 mi | 8 |
| Nov 15, 2005 | EF4 | 56 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF4 | 84 km | 33.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 3, 1968 | EF4 | 51 km | 50.6 mi | 2 |
| Mar 4, 1964 | EF4 | 50 km | 18.5 mi | 3 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | EF3 | 99 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 7 km | 34.1 mi | 1 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 99 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 9, 2023 | EF3 | 79 km | 47.2 mi | 4 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | EF3 | 99 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2016 | EF3 | 66 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 56 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 68 km | 42.5 mi | 3 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 73 km | 14.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2011 | EF3 | 70 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2009 | EF3 | 56 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2009 | EF3 | 70 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 79 km | 18.1 mi | 3 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EF3 | 63 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 47 km | 29.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 acres, 2010).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2010 | DEVILS BACKBONE RX | 3,215 | 64 km |
| 2010 | FRANKLIN CREEK RX | 2,828 | 26 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,286 | 55 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,282 | 27 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,837 | 47 km |
| 2021 | GAP VIEW RX | 1,575 | 61 km |
| 2022 | DENNISON HOLLOW RX | 1,573 | 72 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 1,510 | 66 km |
| 2022 | ONE HORSE GAP RX | 1,502 | 58 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,493 | 73 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,493 | 41 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,447 | 70 km |
| 2021 | BEATTY BRANCH RX | 1,396 | 56 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,299 | 58 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,216 | 58 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 1,203 | 59 km |
| 2024 | LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX | 1,187 | 21 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 1,167 | 11 km |
| 2024 | PINE HOLLOW RX | 1,038 | 59 km |
| 2021 | ROCKY BRANCH RX | 1,033 | 51 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in |
Kuttawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.2").