Weather & Climate in La Grange, KY

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

La Grange experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 290 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 52.9 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 761 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	761 ft (232 m)
Area	7.1 sq mi (18.5 km²)
Population Density	1,411/sq mi
Coordinates	38.3973°N, 85.3768°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Oldham County County
Nearest Airport	Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"

39% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.88"

Driest Month (Sep) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	56.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	84.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
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

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Jan 24, 1990	6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana	M3.9	101 km	10 km
Jan 27, 1990	6 km N of Alton, Indiana	M3.8	95 km	5 km
Sep 12, 2004	4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana	M3.8	137 km	2 km
Sep 8, 1990	5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky	M3.3	142 km	0 km
Aug 20, 2015	6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky	M2.8	65 km	34 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio	M2.8	140 km	0 km
May 11, 2025	11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.8	98 km	30 km
Mar 9, 1990	8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana	M2.7	77 km	5 km
Mar 21, 1990	1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky	M2.7	37 km	4 km
Jan 12, 2023	4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky	M2.6	92 km	35 km
Aug 4, 2023	11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky	M2.6	114 km	17 km
May 11, 2015	5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky	M2.6	149 km	11 km
Jan 29, 1990	11 km S of Paoli, Indiana	M2.6	95 km	0 km
Jul 23, 2013	6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky	M2.6	129 km	4 km
Jan 21, 2018	8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.6	95 km	11 km
Jan 28, 2024	3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky	M2.5	136 km	15 km
Jan 4, 1999	9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky	M2.5	122 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

498 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 64 fatalities, 1,859 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	77 km	20.8 mi	3
Mar 2, 2012	EF4	78 km	9.9 mi	4
Mar 2, 2012	EF4	71 km	45.1 mi	11
May 28, 1996	EF4	43 km	30.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1992	EF4	35 km	26.7 mi	1
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	93 km	18.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	100 km	33.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	87 km	35.6 mi	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	43 km	27.1 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	88 km	37.9 mi	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	39 km	18.5 mi	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	47 km	79.4 mi	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	37 km	35.6 mi	11
Apr 23, 1968	EF4	93 km	78.7 mi	6
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	75 km	8.7 mi	3
May 25, 2011	EF3	100 km	6.8 mi	0
Feb 28, 2011	EF3	20 km	2.3 mi	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	17 km	4.8 mi	0
May 27, 2004	EF3	82 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 9, 1999	EF3	55 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: JPG 09 1 (6,113 acres, 1998).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1998	JPG 09 1	6,113	54 km
2005	RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06	5,054	53 km
2007	UNITS 8-9 2008	4,316	52 km
2006	UNIT 19 06 WUI	3,412	51 km
2003	WUI 3 03	3,372	64 km
2010	WUI UNIT 28K	3,230	67 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,122	64 km
2002	UNIT 8	2,753	52 km
2005	UNIT 3 05	2,511	64 km
2001	01 UNIT 16	2,361	53 km
2011	WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011	2,215	52 km
2004	UNIT 19	2,004	51 km
2003	UNIT 8 03	1,971	54 km
2008	FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008	1,942	58 km
2000	JPG 14	1,908	52 km
2003	UNIT 16 03	1,809	52 km
2002	UNIT 9	1,485	52 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,462	58 km
2010	TRACER	1,408	67 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,334	55 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	35°F (1°C)	3.2 in
March	44°F (7°C)	4.3 in
April	54°F (12°C)	4.4 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
June	71°F (22°C)	4.2 in
July	76°F (25°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
September	68°F (20°C)	3.1 in	Driest
October	56°F (13°C)	3.1 in
November	45°F (7°C)	3.9 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.9 in

La Grange has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and September the driest (3.1").

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