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Weather & Climate in West Liberty, KY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
West Liberty experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°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 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 854 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 854 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9180°N, 83.2674°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Morgan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
38 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 | 89 km | 17 km |
| Aug 17, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky | M4.0 | 110 km | 1 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky | M3.7 | 127 km | 1 km |
| Feb 19, 1995 | 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio | M3.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio | M3.4 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Sep 8, 1990 | 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky | M3.3 | 54 km | 0 km |
| Nov 8, 1990 | 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky | M3.2 | 93 km | 0 km |
| Jan 27, 2009 | 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky | M3.2 | 148 km | 26 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio | M3.1 | 126 km | 26 km |
| Jan 17, 1999 | 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky | M3.1 | 123 km | 1 km |
| Apr 25, 2020 | 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky | M2.9 | 93 km | 27 km |
| Aug 20, 2015 | 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky | M2.8 | 138 km | 34 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia | M2.8 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Mar 17, 1999 | 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio | M2.8 | 106 km | 0 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky | M2.8 | 119 km | 30 km |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky | M2.7 | 128 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 2024 | 18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky | M2.7 | 101 km | 13 km |
| Jan 22, 2018 | 13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky | M2.7 | 119 km | 26 km |
| Nov 8, 1990 | 6 km WSW of Cumberland, Kentucky | M2.7 | 109 km | 3 km |
| Feb 8, 2005 | 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia | M2.7 | 141 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
148 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 401 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 23, 1968 | EF5 | 96 km | 34.0 mi | 7 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF3 | 31 km | 85.0 mi | 10 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF3 | 24 km | 49.0 mi | 2 |
| May 10, 2003 | EF3 | 88 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 54 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1968 | EF3 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1967 | EF3 | 85 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1965 | EF3 | 74 km | 6.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1961 | EF3 | 57 km | 2.6 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF2 | 60 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 2016 | EF2 | 60 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF2 | 10 km | 6.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1996 | EF2 | 99 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1995 | EF2 | 61 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1995 | EF2 | 37 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1990 | EF2 | 93 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1982 | EF2 | 85 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1982 | EF2 | 74 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1982 | EF2 | 71 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 16, 1982 | EF2 | 71 km | 8.0 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 | 70 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 66,145 | 52 km |
| 1987 | BRUSHY | 61,231 | 99 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 38,312 | 67 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 32,565 | 98 km |
| 1991 | JENNINGS CREEK | 29,308 | 81 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 27,317 | 92 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 21,562 | 49 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 20,994 | 34 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 18,013 | 55 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 17,759 | 56 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 17,406 | 78 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 17,328 | 79 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 15,526 | 87 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 14,554 | 85 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 14,264 | 79 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 13,124 | 49 km |
| 1991 | ROCK HOUSE BRANCH | 13,056 | 93 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 11,117 | 98 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 10,990 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in |
West Liberty has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.0").