Weather & Climate in Woodbury, KY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Woodbury enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 418 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 418 ft (127 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1832°N, 86.6349°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Butler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 18, 2002 | 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana | M4.6 | 134 km | 16 km |
| Jan 24, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana | M3.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2000 | 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana | M3.9 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1990 | 6 km N of Alton, Indiana | M3.8 | 113 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2023 | 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky | M3.0 | 73 km | 0 km |
| Jan 3, 2003 | 9 km SW of Mount Vernon, Indiana | M2.9 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Nov 28, 1998 | 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky | M2.9 | 58 km | 0 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky | M2.8 | 64 km | 1 km |
| Mar 21, 1990 | 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky | M2.7 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Mar 9, 1990 | 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana | M2.7 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 2001 | 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky | M2.7 | 97 km | 19 km |
| Mar 6, 2000 | 0 km E of Darmstadt, Indiana | M2.7 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2020 | 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky | M2.6 | 57 km | 27 km |
| Sep 12, 2015 | 5 km SE of Corydon, Kentucky | M2.6 | 108 km | 17 km |
| Aug 26, 2000 | 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana | M2.6 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Dec 8, 1997 | 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee | M2.6 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Jan 8, 1995 | Kentucky | M2.6 | 52 km | 30 km |
| Jul 8, 2001 | 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee | M2.6 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Jan 29, 1990 | 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana | M2.6 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Mar 22, 1990 | 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky | M2.6 | 14 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
481 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 114 fatalities, 1,306 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 62 km | 32.0 mi | 31 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 99 km | 68.0 mi | 6 |
| Nov 15, 2005 | EF4 | 80 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 27 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 88 km | 37.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 27, 1970 | EF4 | 93 km | 42.6 mi | 3 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | EF3 | 30 km | 29.3 mi | 16 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | EF3 | 50 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 76 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2011 | EF3 | 97 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2009 | EF3 | 76 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 6, 2008 | EF3 | 76 km | 9.4 mi | 4 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 53 km | 18.1 mi | 3 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 93 km | 50.3 mi | 22 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF3 | 81 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 7, 2006 | EF3 | 97 km | 22.7 mi | 7 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 94 km | 29.7 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2003 | EF3 | 62 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2000 | EF3 | 49 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 3, 2000 | EF3 | 77 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FLOATING MILL HOLLOW (2,422 acres, 2010).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2010 | FLOATING MILL HOLLOW | 2,422 | 48 km |
| 2008 | BROOKS KNOB | 2,225 | 38 km |
| 2012 | FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN | 2,221 | 51 km |
| 2010 | JOPPA CHURCH | 2,037 | 45 km |
| 2004 | JIM LEE | 1,770 | 47 km |
| 2009 | TEMPLE HILL | 1,628 | 37 km |
| 2009 | JIM LEE | 1,613 | 47 km |
| 2007 | DEAD DEER | 1,557 | 30 km |
| 2007 | Big Woods | 1,500 | 52 km |
| 2008 | GOBLIN KNOB | 1,445 | 49 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 1,336 | 97 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 1,057 | 97 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,039 | 27 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 959 | 99 km |
| 2024 | LONG RUN RX | 774 | 97 km |
| 2007 | DENNISON FERRY RX | 655 | 53 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 641 | 33 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 584 | 97 km |
| 2010 | ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX | 581 | 97 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 576 | 51 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9 in |
Woodbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (3.9").