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Weather & Climate in Lebanon Junction, KY

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

Lebanon Junction enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°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 52.6 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 569 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation569 ft (173 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²)
Population Density390/sq mi
Coordinates37.8352°N, 85.7224°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBullitt County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
38% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience73.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

21 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 75 km 10 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 73 km 5 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 145 km 0 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 148 km 0 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 80 km 34 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 98 km 30 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 147 km 19 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 35 km 4 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 53 km 5 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 89 km 35 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 112 km 17 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 147 km 27 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 118 km 5 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 94 km 0 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 146 km 30 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 140 km 5 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 94 km 11 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 147 km 1 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 110 km 5 km
Apr 18, 2012 13 km W of Owensboro, Kentucky M2.5 136 km 15 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

462 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,654 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 94 km 68.0 mi 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 72 km 32.0 mi 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 78 km 45.1 mi 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 35 km 30.0 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 14.0 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 20 km 37.9 mi 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 20.2 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 62 km 79.4 mi 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 35.6 mi 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 41 km 18.5 mi 3
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 80 km 14.1 mi 6
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 54 km 14.5 mi 1
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 76 km 2.3 mi 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 72 km 4.8 mi 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 92 km 15.0 mi 1
May 23, 2000 EF3 61 km 6.0 mi 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 84 km 20.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 55 km 9.0 mi 1
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 45 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 63 km 12.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FLOATING MILL HOLLOW (2,422 acres, 2010).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 77 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 83 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 75 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 82 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 82 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 82 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 82 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 72 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 74 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 78 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 76 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 76 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 74 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 74 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 80 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 98 km
2007 DENNISON FERRY RX 655 74 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 77 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 80 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Lebanon Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").

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