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Weather & Climate in Millersburg, KY

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

Millersburg 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 293 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 47.7 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 853 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,715/sq mi
Coordinates38.3052°N, 84.1432°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNicholas County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.5 / 100
Community Resilience52.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 108 km 10 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 35 km 0 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 114 km 27 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 70 km 34 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 58 km 0 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 73 km 30 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 133 km 4 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 79 km 35 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 76 km 17 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 53 km 11 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 48 km 4 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 76 km 11 km
Jun 20, 2017 10 km N of Hyden, Kentucky M2.6 136 km 5 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 42 km 15 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 27 km 10 km
Sep 27, 2009 22 km NNW of Hindman, Kentucky M2.5 128 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

326 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 49 fatalities, 1,304 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 98 km 20.8 mi 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 69 km 9.9 mi 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 87 km 26.7 mi 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 86 km 79.4 mi 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 31.9 mi 7
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 89 km 24.1 mi 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 45 km 78.7 mi 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 64 km 85.0 mi 10
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 62 km 20.4 mi 3
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 89 km 2.3 mi 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 78 km 21.1 mi 2
May 27, 2004 EF3 42 km 3.0 mi 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 51 km 25.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 61 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 43 km 4.9 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 25 km 19.3 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 74 km 15.5 mi 1
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 97 km 3.3 mi 1
Apr 23, 1970 EF3 41 km 0.5 mi 0
May 7, 1967 EF3 51 km 2.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,401 acres, 1987).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1987 UNNAMED 3,401 100 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,259 91 km
1987 SPENCER RIDGE 2,556 85 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,778 76 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,683 98 km
2010 FISH TRAP COMPLEX 1,430 67 km
1999 AUXIER RIDGE 1,160 67 km
1999 SOUTH FORK 999 69 km
1987 UNNAMED 940 83 km
2022 PITTS ROAD 773 69 km
2001 WILLOW II 683 83 km
1999 UNNAMED 626 86 km
2013 WIND CAVE 622 89 km
2010 LITTLE DOE CREEK 612 74 km
2022 TRAVIS CREEK 606 99 km
2022 SMYTH CEMETERY ROAD 530 76 km
1999 UNNAMED 528 86 km
2007 KEENER POINT 500 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
March 44°F (6°C) 4.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in

Millersburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").

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