Weather & Climate in Ravenna, KY

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

Ravenna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°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 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	54.6°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	696 ft (212 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	2,039/sq mi
Coordinates	37.6870°N, 83.9502°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Estill County County
Nearest Airport	Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"

40% above US avg

Snowfall 11.6"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.92"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	41.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	84.3 / 100
Community Resilience	23.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Nov 10, 2012	6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky	M4.2	100 km	17 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	98 km	1 km
Jul 30, 1997	6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.8	136 km	23 km
Jan 20, 2020	2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee	M3.8	140 km	35 km
Sep 17, 2004	8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky	M3.7	84 km	1 km
Sep 8, 1990	5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky	M3.3	59 km	0 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	104 km	0 km
Jan 27, 2009	4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky	M3.2	103 km	26 km
Jan 17, 1999	7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M3.1	89 km	1 km
Apr 13, 2001	11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee	M3.0	140 km	0 km
Jul 17, 2019	7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.0	147 km	13 km
Apr 25, 2020	2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky	M2.9	144 km	27 km
May 26, 2021	8 km NW of Fincastle, Tennessee	M2.8	136 km	12 km
May 20, 2023	Kentucky-Tennessee border region	M2.8	146 km	17 km
Aug 20, 2015	6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky	M2.8	85 km	34 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio	M2.8	120 km	0 km
Mar 8, 2015	1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky	M2.8	114 km	9 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee	M2.8	140 km	34 km
May 11, 2025	11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.8	59 km	30 km
Oct 30, 2017	2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky	M2.7	93 km	3 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

234 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 684 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	49 km	31.9 mi	7
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	38 km	85.0 mi	10
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	60 km	49.0 mi	2
May 8, 2009	EF3	46 km	21.1 mi	2
May 27, 2004	EF3	67 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	83 km	19.3 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	90 km	21.1 mi	1
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	33 km	4.9 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	83 km	22.3 mi	7
Jun 29, 1973	EF3	63 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 23, 1970	EF3	82 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	11 km	2.6 mi	1
Mar 4, 1955	EF3	44 km	8.9 mi	0
Dec 11, 2021	EF2	74 km	0.6 mi	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	59 km	7.2 mi	6
Feb 29, 2012	EF2	55 km	6.3 mi	0
Feb 6, 2008	EF2	98 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 6, 2008	EF2	84 km	3.5 mi	0
Jan 2, 2006	EF2	79 km	8.7 mi	0
May 11, 2003	EF2	85 km	7.0 mi	1

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,145 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	UNNAMED	66,145	57 km
1987	UNNAMED	20,994	91 km
2001	UNNAMED	18,013	70 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,759	91 km
1987	UNNAMED	13,124	95 km
1987	UNNAMED	11,817	83 km
1987	UNNAMED	10,817	57 km
1987	UNNAMED	9,084	92 km
2001	UNNAMED	8,287	92 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,123	98 km
1987	UNNAMED	8,099	86 km
1987	UNNAMED	8,047	89 km
2001	UNNAMED	7,907	97 km
2001	CRANE CREEK	7,555	53 km
2001	COOL SPRINGS	7,477	76 km
1987	UNNAMED	7,281	75 km
2001	UNNAMED	6,628	76 km
1987	UNNAMED	6,456	39 km
1987	UNNAMED	6,337	76 km
1987	LOCUST GAP	6,014	47 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	3.4 in
March	45°F (7°C)	4.3 in
April	54°F (12°C)	4.1 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.7 in
June	71°F (21°C)	4.1 in
July	74°F (24°C)	4.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	74°F (23°C)	4.0 in
September	68°F (20°C)	3.6 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.9 in	Driest
November	46°F (8°C)	3.8 in
December	38°F (3°C)	4.1 in

Ravenna has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.9").

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