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Weather & Climate in Reidland, KY

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

Reidland 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 376 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

Elevation376 ft (115 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Population Density1,020/sq mi
Coordinates37.0082°N, 88.5270°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMcCracken County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
14 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

313 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 98 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 M4.5 125 km 11 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 71 km 16 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 44 km 3 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 128 km 15 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 133 km 5 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 81 km 8 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 123 km 8 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 78 km 8 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 127 km 14 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 140 km 9 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 44 km 19 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 93 km 7 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 55 km 8 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 47 km 16 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 108 km 5 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 60 km 4 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 109 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

564 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 88 fatalities, 1,275 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 80 km 168.5 mi 57
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 77 km 26.1 mi 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 92 km 15.0 mi 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 53 km 33.0 mi 2
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 47 km 50.6 mi 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 35 km 18.5 mi 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 42 km 34.1 mi 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 77 km 4.9 mi 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 35 km 19.0 mi 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 33 km 42.5 mi 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 93 km 8.2 mi 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 93 km 14.1 mi 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 99 km 2.6 mi 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 93 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 96 km 12.4 mi 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 32 km 3.5 mi 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 81 km 29.7 mi 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 38 km 44.0 mi 1
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 62 km 11.2 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 42 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 75 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 46 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 45 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 45 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 63 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 84 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 84 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 59 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 72 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 55 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 56 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 75 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 55 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 71 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 47 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 77 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 56 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 89 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 82 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

Reidland 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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