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Weather & Climate in Madisonville, KY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Madisonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°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 52.2 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 486 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 17.9 sq mi (46.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,088/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3410°N, 87.5035°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hopkins County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
74 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Apr 18, 2008 | 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M5.2 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Apr 18, 2008 | 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M4.7 | 128 km | 15 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana | M4.6 | 77 km | 16 km |
| Feb 5, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois | M4.2 | 149 km | 16 km |
| Apr 21, 2008 | 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M4.0 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky | M4.0 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Jan 24, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana | M3.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2000 | 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana | M3.9 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1990 | 6 km N of Alton, Indiana | M3.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | M3.8 | 126 km | 12 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M3.7 | 128 km | 13 km |
| Jun 20, 2005 | 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.6 | 141 km | 19 km |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois | M3.6 | 98 km | 7 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | M3.6 | 129 km | 19 km |
| May 1, 2016 | 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois | M3.5 | 132 km | 16 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois | M3.4 | 127 km | 16 km |
| May 30, 2015 | 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois | M3.4 | 145 km | 26 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.4 | 133 km | 13 km |
| May 1, 2008 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M3.3 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.2 | 137 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
490 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 98 fatalities, 1,035 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 96 km | 32.0 mi | 31 |
| Nov 15, 2005 | EF4 | 10 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 83 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | EF3 | 73 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 56 km | 34.1 mi | 1 |
| Dec 9, 2023 | EF3 | 85 km | 47.2 mi | 4 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | EF3 | 92 km | 29.3 mi | 16 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | EF3 | 68 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 21 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 56 km | 14.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2011 | EF3 | 76 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2009 | EF3 | 25 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2009 | EF3 | 42 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 32 km | 18.1 mi | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF3 | 56 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 50 km | 29.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2005 | EF3 | 60 km | 41.3 mi | 24 |
| Nov 6, 2005 | EF3 | 49 km | 11.2 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2003 | EF3 | 22 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF3 | 34 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FRANKLIN CREEK RX (2,828 acres, 2010).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2010 | FRANKLIN CREEK RX | 2,828 | 76 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,286 | 92 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,282 | 77 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,837 | 86 km |
| 2021 | GAP VIEW RX | 1,575 | 88 km |
| 2022 | DENNISON HOLLOW RX | 1,573 | 88 km |
| 2007 | DEAD DEER | 1,557 | 49 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 1,510 | 100 km |
| 2022 | ONE HORSE GAP RX | 1,502 | 86 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,493 | 89 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,493 | 87 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,447 | 88 km |
| 2021 | BEATTY BRANCH RX | 1,396 | 93 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,299 | 86 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,216 | 85 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 1,203 | 87 km |
| 2024 | LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX | 1,187 | 72 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 1,167 | 70 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,039 | 53 km |
| 2024 | PINE HOLLOW RX | 1,038 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
Madisonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").