Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Montgomery County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,560
Population
158/sq mi density
$79,205
Median Income
$30,066 per capita
$1,434
Median Rent
22.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$79,205 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Wright-Patterson AFB experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 806 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8228°N, 84.0485°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | James M Cox Dayton International (DAY) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Wright-Patterson AFB has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").