Weather & Climate in Mortons Gap, KY

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

Mortons Gap 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 426 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	426 ft (130 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density	632/sq mi
Coordinates	37.2422°N, 87.4675°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Hopkins County County
Nearest Airport	Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 38 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

68 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	139 km	14 km
Apr 18, 2008	9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.7	140 km	15 km
Jun 18, 2002	6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana	M4.6	88 km	16 km
Apr 21, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.0	139 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	132 km	10 km
Dec 7, 2000	7 km W of Evansville, Indiana	M3.9	82 km	5 km
Jan 27, 1990	6 km N of Alton, Indiana	M3.8	139 km	5 km
Sep 19, 2017	4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.8	137 km	12 km
Apr 25, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.7	139 km	13 km
Jun 20, 2005	4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky	M3.6	141 km	19 km
Nov 20, 2012	7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.6	140 km	19 km
Jan 2, 2006	3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois	M3.6	107 km	7 km
May 1, 2016	5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois	M3.5	135 km	16 km
Sep 26, 1994	4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky	M3.4	133 km	13 km
Jun 5, 2008	8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois	M3.4	139 km	16 km
May 1, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.3	139 km	14 km
May 2, 2003	10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois	M3.2	133 km	0 km
Apr 8, 1998	2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky	M3.2	137 km	13 km
Aug 26, 2003	5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois	M3.1	109 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

503 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 98 fatalities, 1,114 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	99 km	32.0 mi	31
Nov 15, 2005	EF4	6 km	15.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	82 km	14.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 1970	EF4	93 km	42.6 mi	3
Jul 9, 2024	EF3	84 km	5.8 mi	0
May 26, 2024	EF3	55 km	34.1 mi	1
Dec 9, 2023	EF3	74 km	47.2 mi	4
Dec 11, 2021	EF3	58 km	28.0 mi	0
Dec 11, 2021	EF3	84 km	29.3 mi	16
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	66 km	14.1 mi	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	10 km	8.2 mi	0
Apr 26, 2011	EF3	65 km	2.6 mi	0
Apr 10, 2009	EF3	14 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 2009	EF3	53 km	12.4 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	23 km	18.1 mi	3
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	64 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	41 km	29.7 mi	0
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	55 km	11.2 mi	0
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	71 km	41.3 mi	24
May 11, 2003	EF3	26 km	1.8 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 acres, 2010).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2010	DEVILS BACKBONE RX	3,215	95 km
2010	FRANKLIN CREEK RX	2,828	70 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,286	97 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,282	71 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,837	79 km
2021	GAP VIEW RX	1,575	94 km
2022	DENNISON HOLLOW RX	1,573	96 km
2007	DEAD DEER	1,557	46 km
2022	ONE HORSE GAP RX	1,502	92 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,493	96 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,493	80 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,447	96 km
2021	BEATTY BRANCH RX	1,396	98 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,299	92 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,216	91 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,203	93 km
2024	LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX	1,187	67 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,167	67 km
1999	UNNAMED	1,039	49 km
2021	ROCKY BRANCH RX	1,033	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	4.0 in
March	48°F (9°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
April	57°F (14°C)	4.7 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.8 in
June	74°F (23°C)	3.6 in
July	80°F (26°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.6 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.5 in
October	58°F (15°C)	3.0 in	Driest
November	48°F (9°C)	4.4 in
December	39°F (4°C)	4.5 in

Mortons Gap has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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