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Weather & Climate in Perryville, KY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Perryville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°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 47.9 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 850 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,042/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6502°N, 84.9508°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Boyle County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively 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 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1990 | 6 km N of Alton, Indiana | M3.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky | M3.7 | 116 km | 1 km |
| Sep 8, 1990 | 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky | M3.3 | 120 km | 0 km |
| Jan 27, 2009 | 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky | M3.2 | 122 km | 26 km |
| Jan 17, 1999 | 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky | M3.1 | 132 km | 1 km |
| Aug 20, 2015 | 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky | M2.8 | 40 km | 34 km |
| Mar 8, 2015 | 1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky | M2.8 | 132 km | 9 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky | M2.8 | 32 km | 30 km |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky | M2.7 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Jan 22, 2018 | 13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky | M2.7 | 143 km | 26 km |
| Mar 21, 1990 | 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky | M2.7 | 82 km | 4 km |
| Mar 9, 1990 | 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana | M2.7 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky | M2.6 | 23 km | 35 km |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky | M2.6 | 43 km | 17 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 5 km ENE of Pleasant View, Kentucky | M2.6 | 132 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky | M2.6 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Jan 21, 2018 | 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky | M2.6 | 28 km | 11 km |
| Jun 20, 2017 | 10 km N of Hyden, Kentucky | M2.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2024 | 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky | M2.5 | 144 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
407 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 51 fatalities, 1,349 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 28, 1996 | EF4 | 90 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 40 km | 31.9 mi | 7 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 93 km | 18.5 mi | 3 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 66 km | 20.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 46 km | 79.4 mi | 4 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 84 km | 37.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 27, 1971 | EF4 | 71 km | 14.1 mi | 6 |
| Apr 27, 1971 | EF4 | 64 km | 13.0 mi | 2 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | EF3 | 50 km | 14.5 mi | 1 |
| Feb 28, 2011 | EF3 | 80 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF3 | 42 km | 21.1 mi | 2 |
| May 27, 2004 | EF3 | 60 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 1998 | EF3 | 73 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1997 | EF3 | 91 km | 9.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 28, 1997 | EF3 | 77 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1990 | EF3 | 96 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1986 | EF3 | 99 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 89 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 70 km | 28.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 84 km | 22.3 mi | 7 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SPENCER RIDGE (2,556 acres, 1987).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1987 | SPENCER RIDGE | 2,556 | 99 km |
| 2022 | CUT GAP | 2,504 | 72 km |
| 2010 | AUGER SPRINGS RX | 2,199 | 99 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,954 | 91 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 1,905 | 99 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 1,807 | 99 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,778 | 82 km |
| 2010 | MIDDLE FORK PRESCRIBED FIRE | 1,700 | 91 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,679 | 69 km |
| 2020 | UNNAMED | 1,671 | 91 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 1,477 | 99 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 1,244 | 94 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,083 | 90 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 1,015 | 93 km |
| 2015 | STEARNS SHELTON CREEK | 972 | 93 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 940 | 64 km |
| 2001 | GREAT GULF | 925 | 97 km |
| 2017 | MIZE 2 | 841 | 73 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 837 | 100 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 782 | 91 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in |
Perryville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.1").