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Weather & Climate in Summer Shade, KY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Summer Shade enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°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 49.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 908 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 908 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8839°N, 85.7119°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Metcalfe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Jun 19, 2007 | 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee | M3.5 | 125 km | 1 km |
| Jan 27, 2009 | 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky | M3.2 | 141 km | 26 km |
| Nov 28, 1998 | 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky | M2.9 | 146 km | 0 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 8 km NW of Fincastle, Tennessee | M2.8 | 150 km | 12 km |
| Aug 20, 2015 | 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky | M2.8 | 146 km | 34 km |
| Mar 8, 2015 | 1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky | M2.8 | 144 km | 9 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky | M2.8 | 138 km | 30 km |
| Mar 9, 1990 | 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana | M2.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 1990 | 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky | M2.7 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky | M2.6 | 131 km | 35 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 5 km ENE of Pleasant View, Kentucky | M2.6 | 147 km | 25 km |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky | M2.6 | 140 km | 17 km |
| Feb 27, 2020 | 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky | M2.6 | 146 km | 27 km |
| Dec 8, 1997 | 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee | M2.6 | 125 km | 0 km |
| Mar 22, 1990 | 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky | M2.6 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 2001 | 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee | M2.6 | 148 km | 0 km |
| Jan 8, 1995 | Kentucky | M2.6 | 139 km | 30 km |
| Mar 31, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Harriman, Tennessee | M2.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2018 | 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky | M2.6 | 134 km | 11 km |
| May 10, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Petros, Tennessee | M2.5 | 142 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
410 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 128 fatalities, 1,443 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 3, 2020 | EF4 | 79 km | 8.4 mi | 19 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 40 km | 38.4 mi | 10 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 96 km | 28.4 mi | 10 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 90 km | 18.8 mi | 7 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 43 km | 20.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 69 km | 11.0 mi | 5 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 94 km | 37.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 88 km | 16.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 97 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 1971 | EF4 | 61 km | 13.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 27, 1971 | EF4 | 38 km | 14.1 mi | 6 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | EF3 | 64 km | 14.5 mi | 1 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | EF3 | 81 km | 29.3 mi | 16 |
| Feb 6, 2008 | EF3 | 45 km | 9.4 mi | 4 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 79 km | 50.3 mi | 22 |
| May 23, 2000 | EF3 | 89 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 1998 | EF3 | 36 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 1998 | EF3 | 62 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 1998 | EF3 | 95 km | 48.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 28, 1997 | EF3 | 57 km | 9.0 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,635 acres, 2001).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 4,635 | 77 km |
| 2009 | GOBBLERS KNOB B | 3,851 | 95 km |
| 2010 | FLOATING MILL HOLLOW | 2,422 | 49 km |
| 2000 | DARROW RDG | 2,265 | 94 km |
| 2008 | BROOKS KNOB | 2,225 | 56 km |
| 2012 | FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN | 2,221 | 48 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 2,084 | 82 km |
| 2010 | JOPPA CHURCH | 2,037 | 49 km |
| 1987 | LAUREL RDG | 1,969 | 98 km |
| 2009 | GOBBLERS KNOB A | 1,886 | 94 km |
| 2004 | JIM LEE | 1,770 | 47 km |
| 2009 | TEMPLE HILL | 1,628 | 58 km |
| 2009 | JIM LEE | 1,613 | 47 km |
| 2007 | Big Woods | 1,500 | 50 km |
| 2008 | GOBLIN KNOB | 1,445 | 51 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 1,247 | 94 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,083 | 38 km |
| 2008 | DIVIDE ROAD SOUTH | 910 | 92 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 848 | 19 km |
| 2021 | GOULDSTOWN ROAD | 761 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in |
Summer Shade has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").