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Weather & Climate in Paducah, KY

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

Paducah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 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 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 378 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation378 ft (115 m)
Area20.0 sq mi (51.8 km²)
Population Density1,322/sq mi
Coordinates37.0709°N, 88.6445°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMcCracken County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.92"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.6 / 100
Community Resilience81.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

321 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 86 km 1 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 130 km 16 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 119 km 11 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 58 km 16 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 38 km 3 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 126 km 15 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 134 km 5 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 73 km 8 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 122 km 8 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 71 km 8 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 126 km 14 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 137 km 9 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 88 km 7 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 36 km 19 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 47 km 8 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 52 km 4 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 34 km 16 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 100 km 5 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 105 km 10 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 129 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

576 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 102 fatalities, 1,420 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 79 km 168.5 mi 57
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 69 km 26.1 mi 8
May 6, 2003 EF4 41 km 33.0 mi 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 92 km 17.0 mi 10
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 58 km 50.6 mi 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 45 km 18.5 mi 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 51 km 34.1 mi 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 66 km 4.9 mi 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 36 km 19.0 mi 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 97 km 14.3 mi 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 21 km 42.5 mi 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 94 km 14.1 mi 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 98 km 12.4 mi 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 20 km 3.5 mi 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 92 km 29.7 mi 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 44 km 44.0 mi 1
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 65 km 11.2 mi 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 97 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 76 km 22.0 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 32 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: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 acres, 2010).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 87 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 58 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 39 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 58 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 76 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 72 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 72 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 54 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 68 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 48 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 52 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 70 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 68 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 66 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 41 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 65 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 52 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 77 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 4.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in

Paducah has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.2").

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