Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ashville 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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 711 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average
54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average
31°F (-1°C)
July Average
75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days
293 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
711 ft (217 m)
Area
2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density
1,936/sq mi
Coordinates
39.7243°N, 82.9575°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Fairfield County County
Nearest Airport
Rickenbacker International (LCK) 6 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall15.4"
Wettest Month (May)4.25"
Driest Month (Feb)2.17"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
72.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
16.0 / 100
Community Resilience
86.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.6.
Feb 19, 1995
8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio
M3.6
80 km
10 km
Nov 20, 2013
2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio
M3.5
72 km
8 km
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
144 km
2 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
69 km
10 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
108 km
8 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
122 km
6 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
127 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2025
2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
M3.1
95 km
26 km
Aug 31, 2011
3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio
M3.1
130 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
147 km
4 km
Apr 25, 2020
2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky
M2.9
113 km
27 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
122 km
5 km
Apr 4, 1994
2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio
M2.9
144 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2025
0 km NE of Reno, Ohio
M2.8
140 km
10 km
Mar 17, 1999
2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio
M2.8
131 km
0 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
126 km
5 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
124 km
2 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
149 km
5 km
May 12, 2006
2 km E of Lima, Ohio
M2.8
148 km
5 km
May 11, 2015
5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky
M2.6
138 km
11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
395 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 47 fatalities, 1,622 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974
EF5
94 km
31.3 mi
36
Sep 20, 2000
EF4
88 km
9.0 mi
1
May 27, 2019
EF3
99 km
9.9 mi
0
May 14, 2014
EF3
76 km
8.9 mi
0
Nov 10, 2002
EF3
86 km
9.0 mi
0
Oct 13, 1999
EF3
14 km
3.6 mi
0
Jun 30, 1993
EF3
82 km
15.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
54 km
29.0 mi
1
Jun 13, 1981
EF3
86 km
3.8 mi
4
May 10, 1973
EF3
93 km
89.6 mi
0
Feb 22, 1971
EF3
27 km
6.8 mi
0
Sep 3, 1970
EF3
8 km
2.3 mi
0
Nov 16, 1965
EF3
51 km
3.8 mi
0
Apr 8, 1965
EF3
95 km
2.0 mi
0
Feb 10, 1959
EF3
96 km
10.5 mi
0
Jun 5, 2024
EF2
83 km
1.3 mi
0
Apr 2, 2024
EF2
73 km
1.9 mi
0
Mar 14, 2024
EF2
87 km
19.5 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
73 km
21.1 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
35 km
14.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 (1,050 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38
1,050
75 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
72 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
71 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
31°F (-1°C)
2.3 in
February
31°F (-1°C)
2.2 in
Coldest, Driest
March
41°F (5°C)
3.0 in
April
51°F (11°C)
3.4 in
May
62°F (16°C)
4.3 in
Wettest
June
70°F (21°C)
3.8 in
July
75°F (24°C)
4.1 in
Warmest
August
72°F (22°C)
3.8 in
September
66°F (19°C)
3.0 in
October
54°F (12°C)
2.4 in
November
43°F (6°C)
3.1 in
December
33°F (1°C)
2.8 in
Ashville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").