Weather & Climate in Manitou, KY

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

Manitou 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 493 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	493 ft (150 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	247/sq mi
Coordinates	37.3740°N, 87.5755°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Hopkins County County
Nearest Airport	Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"

37% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.80"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

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

83 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	123 km	14 km
Apr 18, 2008	9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.7	123 km	15 km
Jun 18, 2002	6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana	M4.6	71 km	16 km
Feb 5, 1994	2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois	M4.2	143 km	16 km
Apr 21, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.0	122 km	18 km
Jun 6, 2003	1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky	M4.0	137 km	3 km
Jan 24, 1990	6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana	M3.9	128 km	10 km
Dec 7, 2000	7 km W of Evansville, Indiana	M3.9	67 km	5 km
Sep 19, 2017	4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.8	120 km	12 km
Jan 27, 1990	6 km N of Alton, Indiana	M3.8	135 km	5 km
Apr 25, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.7	123 km	13 km
Jun 20, 2005	4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky	M3.6	136 km	19 km
Nov 20, 2012	7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.6	124 km	19 km
Jan 2, 2006	3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois	M3.6	91 km	7 km
Mar 15, 2017	9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.6	148 km	8 km
May 1, 2016	5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois	M3.5	126 km	16 km
May 30, 2015	4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois	M3.4	139 km	26 km
Jun 5, 2008	8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois	M3.4	122 km	16 km
Sep 26, 1994	4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky	M3.4	128 km	13 km
May 1, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.3	123 km	14 km

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

Tornado History

491 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 778 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 15, 2005	EF4	14 km	15.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	89 km	14.0 mi	0
Jul 9, 2024	EF3	67 km	5.8 mi	0
May 26, 2024	EF3	53 km	34.1 mi	1
Dec 9, 2023	EF3	89 km	47.2 mi	4
Dec 11, 2021	EF3	75 km	28.0 mi	0
Dec 11, 2021	EF3	99 km	29.3 mi	16
Feb 28, 2017	EF3	97 km	44.1 mi	1
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	26 km	8.2 mi	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	49 km	14.1 mi	0
Apr 26, 2011	EF3	79 km	2.6 mi	0
Apr 10, 2009	EF3	29 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 2009	EF3	36 km	12.4 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	39 km	18.1 mi	3
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	57 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	53 km	29.7 mi	0
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	42 km	11.2 mi	0
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	54 km	41.3 mi	24
May 11, 2003	EF3	28 km	1.8 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	27 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	75 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,286	85 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,282	76 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,837	87 km
2021	GAP VIEW RX	1,575	81 km
2022	DENNISON HOLLOW RX	1,573	81 km
2007	DEAD DEER	1,557	56 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,510	93 km
2022	ONE HORSE GAP RX	1,502	79 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,493	81 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,493	87 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,447	81 km
2021	BEATTY BRANCH RX	1,396	86 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,299	79 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,216	78 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,203	80 km
2024	LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX	1,187	71 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,167	68 km
1999	UNNAMED	1,039	60 km
2024	PINE HOLLOW RX	1,038	93 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

Manitou 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").

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