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Weather & Climate in Oakbrook, KY

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

Oakbrook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°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

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density2,956/sq mi
Coordinates38.9967°N, 84.6804°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBoone County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience71.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 108 km 2 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 105 km 10 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 119 km 0 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 112 km 34 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 78 km 0 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 138 km 30 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 127 km 4 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 138 km 35 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 149 km 17 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 96 km 11 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 71 km 4 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 138 km 11 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 86 km 15 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 116 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

476 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 81 fatalities, 3,019 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 18 km 20.8 mi 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 89 km 31.3 mi 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 94 km 18.2 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 23 km 9.9 mi 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 94 km 9.0 mi 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 37 km 10.0 mi 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 56 km 26.7 mi 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 32 km 33.0 mi 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 98 km 11.0 mi 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 57 km 27.1 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 27 km 19.8 mi 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 35.6 mi 4
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 37 km 24.1 mi 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 45 km 78.7 mi 6
May 27, 2019 EF3 99 km 9.9 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 34 km 20.4 mi 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 63 km 8.7 mi 3
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 83 km 2.3 mi 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 96 km 4.8 mi 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 93 km 25.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 acres, 1998).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 66 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 65 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 67 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 66 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 66 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 64 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 66 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 67 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 66 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 63 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 67 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 68 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 67 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 66 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 65 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 63 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 66 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 66 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 65 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in

Oakbrook has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").

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