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Weather & Climate in Wallins Creek, KY

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

Wallins Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°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 52.2 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 1,128 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,128 ft (344 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density417/sq mi
Coordinates36.8300°N, 83.4175°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHarlan County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.0 / 100
Community Resilience13.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

112 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 47 km 17 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 12 km 1 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 70 km 35 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 37 km 23 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 53 km 1 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 132 km 11 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 126 km 5 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 148 km 1 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 66 km 17 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 133 km 14 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 134 km 2 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 147 km 0 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 46 km 0 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 96 km 14 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 93 km 17 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 64 km 26 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 35 km 1 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 59 km 21 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 35 km 0 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 102 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

132 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 24 fatalities, 284 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 64 km 4.7 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 98 km 49.0 mi 2
May 9, 1988 EF3 39 km 5.0 mi 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 90 km 22.3 mi 7
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 68 km 0.5 mi 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 98 km 23.6 mi 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 65 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 81 km 7.2 mi 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 36 km 2.6 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 88 km 8.8 mi 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 82 km 1.7 mi 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 44 km 2.2 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 99 km 5.5 mi 0
Jun 2, 2001 EF2 68 km 7.0 mi 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 61 km 24.0 mi 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 74 km 3.0 mi 0
May 6, 1984 EF2 68 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 32 km 11.5 mi 0
Apr 8, 1980 EF2 95 km 11.2 mi 2
Oct 1, 1977 EF2 87 km 12.8 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 acres, 1987).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,345 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 70 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 68 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 77 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 77 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 86 km
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 35 km
1987 UNNAMED 13,124 100 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 37 km
1999 UNNAMED 10,990 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,817 95 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 81 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 63 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,572 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 15 km
1999 UNNAMED 8,143 82 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,123 86 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,099 54 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Wallins Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.4").

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