Alvordton, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Williams County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
135 Population 540/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Alvordton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 29.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density540/sq mi
Coordinates41.6636°N, 84.4343°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWilliams County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 29.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.02"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.9 / 100
Community Resilience79.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 104 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 127 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 128 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 74 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 138 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 88 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 141 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 107 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 126 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 99 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 83 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 80 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 128 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 126 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 115 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 81 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 92 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

422 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 125 fatalities, 1,896 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 76 km 7
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 98 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 62 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 69 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 49 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 98 km 13
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 73 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 67 km 17
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 90 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 55 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 15 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 53 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 63 km 1
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 77 km 1
May 11, 1974 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Alvordton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.0").

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