Otway, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Adams County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
62
Population
344/sq mi density
$73,000
Median Income
$24,074 per capita
54°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Otway experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 586 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8649°N, 83.1882°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Adams County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Otway has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (3.0").