Brecon, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hamilton County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
696 Population 1,055/sq mi density
$70,800 Median Income $22,793 per capita
$73,900 Home Value $660,010 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$70,800 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,900 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Brecon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation871 ft (265 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,055/sq mi
Coordinates39.2797°N, 84.3532°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHamilton County County
Nearest AirportButler County Regional/Hogan Field (HAO)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.63"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.41"

Air Quality

AQI Median52.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %44.8%
Unhealthy Days11

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)19.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.71 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.29 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.9 / 100
Community Resilience86.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 28, 2024.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 118 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 78 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 131 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 138 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 138 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 125 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 149 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 73 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 93 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 73 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 140 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 88 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

486 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 75 fatalities, 2,894 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 47 km 36
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 57 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF4 61 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 60 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 52 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 6 km 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 98 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 49 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 16 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 68 km 6
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 21 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 58 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 78 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 94 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 50 km 3
May 10, 2003 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WUI 3 03 (3,372 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 100 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 97 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 98 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,019 99 km
2000 JPG 5 1,013 98 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 3 RX FALL 2008 949 100 km
2004 UNIT 30 938 96 km
2013 NON-WUI HAZARD FUELS PRESCRIBED FIRE 934 98 km
2009 UNIT 30D SPRING 2009 921 98 km
2002 UNIT 1 707 97 km
2003 UNIT 5 03 688 97 km
2004 UNIT 1 669 98 km
2005 UNIT 31 05 649 96 km
2005 UNIT 5 05 633 97 km
2010 UNIT 8 SPRING 2011 RX CHARGE CODE 599 100 km
2007 UNIT 2 07 WUI 571 99 km
2010 UNIT 28 SPRING 2010 WUI 551 100 km
2004 UNIT 21 526 99 km
2004 UNIT 2 514 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in Wettest
May 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Brecon has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.4").

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