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Weather & Climate in Batesville, OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Batesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 911 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 911 ft (278 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9147°N, 81.2835°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Noble County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Nov 20, 2013 | 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio | M3.5 | 95 km | 8 km |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio | M3.4 | 143 km | 8 km |
| May 24, 2017 | 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio | M3.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia | M3.4 | 150 km | 0 km |
| Mar 31, 2013 | West Virginia | M3.4 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Jun 3, 2017 | 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio | M3.4 | 1 km | 2 km |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M3.1 | 23 km | 6 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio | M3.1 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio | M3.1 | 17 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio | M3.0 | 111 km | 6 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio | M3.0 | 28 km | 4 km |
| Jun 5, 2011 | 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio | M3.0 | 141 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.9 | 23 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio | M2.9 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.8 | 21 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio | M2.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia | M2.8 | 57 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2002 | 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio | M2.8 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.8 | 124 km | 13 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio | M2.7 | 149 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
177 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 129 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF3 | 95 km | 9.1 mi | 1 |
| Oct 1, 1986 | EF3 | 81 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1969 | EF3 | 43 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF2 | 76 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 2024 | EF2 | 85 km | 15.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | EF2 | 16 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2022 | EF2 | 65 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF2 | 75 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | 83 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | 39 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF2 | 97 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 2006 | EF2 | 89 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2003 | EF2 | 63 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2003 | EF2 | 80 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2000 | EF2 | 51 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1998 | EF2 | 15 km | 0.3 mi | 1 |
| Jan 8, 1998 | EF2 | 78 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 1990 | EF2 | 99 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 10, 1986 | EF2 | 47 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 28, 1981 | EF2 | 55 km | 6.2 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 | 89 km |
| 2021 | LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12 | 1,037 | 90 km |
| 2022 | LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19 | 936 | 91 km |
| 2022 | LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24 | 709 | 91 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in |
Batesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").