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Weather & Climate in Park City, KY

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

Park City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°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 53.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 645 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation645 ft (197 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density471/sq mi
Coordinates37.0935°N, 86.0481°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyEdmonson County County
Nearest AirportBowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.1 / 100
Community Resilience22.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very 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

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 123 km 10 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 126 km 5 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 124 km 0 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 111 km 0 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 147 km 34 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 117 km 1 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 147 km 30 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 143 km 19 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 122 km 4 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 117 km 5 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 138 km 35 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 110 km 27 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 67 km 5 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 104 km 30 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 137 km 0 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 143 km 11 km
Jun 3, 2023 7 km N of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 147 km 16 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 125 km 1 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 70 km 5 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 109 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

400 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 112 fatalities, 1,144 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 83 km 32.0 mi 31
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 59 km 14.0 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 71 km 37.9 mi 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 38.4 mi 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 53 km 20.2 mi 0
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 53 km 14.1 mi 6
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 87 km 13.0 mi 2
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 54 km 29.3 mi 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 91 km 28.0 mi 0
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 65 km 14.5 mi 1
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 51 km 9.4 mi 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 84 km 50.3 mi 22
May 23, 2000 EF3 53 km 6.0 mi 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 68 km 48.0 mi 2
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 55 km 20.0 mi 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 100 km 8.6 mi 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 38 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 44 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 33 km 9.0 mi 1
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 67 km 3.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FLOATING MILL HOLLOW (2,422 acres, 2010).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 13 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 18 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 13 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 12 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 10 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 20 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 10 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 83 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 16 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 16 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,083 72 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 79 km
2001 UNNAMED 848 55 km
2007 DENNISON FERRY RX 655 14 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 34 km
2005 UNNAMED 576 13 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
February 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 47°F (9°C) 5.0 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 80°F (26°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 47°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 38°F (4°C) 4.9 in

Park City has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").

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