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Petersburg, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Lawrence County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
308
Population
203/sq mi density
$88,900
Home Value
$167,825 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
130
Violent Crime/100K
1,804 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Petersburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,094 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9100°N, 80.5336°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Youngstown/Warren Regional (YNG) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0414 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
Petersburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.1").