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Weather & Climate in Murray, KY

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

Murray enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°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 58.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 546 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation546 ft (166 m)
Area11.7 sq mi (30.2 km²)
Population Density1,530/sq mi
Coordinates36.6142°N, 88.3221°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCalloway County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.1"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.24"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.7 / 100
Community Resilience53.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

304 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 130 km 1 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 134 km 11 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 114 km 16 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 115 km 15 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 67 km 3 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 102 km 8 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 113 km 8 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 94 km 8 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 113 km 14 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 132 km 9 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 70 km 19 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 137 km 7 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 149 km 10 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 77 km 8 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 89 km 16 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 122 km 5 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 81 km 4 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 110 km 10 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 113 km 9 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 66 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

528 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,379 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 74 km 168.5 mi 57
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 100 km 15.0 mi 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 96 km 33.0 mi 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 95 km 10.0 mi 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 73 km 50.9 mi 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 3 km 50.6 mi 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 15 km 18.5 mi 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 60 km 34.1 mi 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 76 km 47.2 mi 4
May 10, 2016 EF3 42 km 19.0 mi 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 95 km 8.2 mi 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 73 km 42.5 mi 3
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 73 km 2.6 mi 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 93 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 78 km 3.5 mi 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 88 km 31.0 mi 6
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 69 km 29.7 mi 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 81 km 8.0 mi 2
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 28 km 44.0 mi 1
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 93 km 11.2 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 33 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 33 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 32 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 32 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 26 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 93 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 37 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 42 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 91 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 87 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 30 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 48 km
2024 PLEASANT VALLEY RX 899 91 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 27 km
2024 DEAN EAST RX 753 68 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 50 km
2024 COPPEROUS BRANCH RX 744 97 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 31 km
2021 CONDRO RX 670 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Murray has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.5").

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