Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Belle Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°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 44.5 inches. The area receives 15.7 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 741 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average
52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average
30°F (-1°C)
July Average
75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days
293 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
741 ft (226 m)
Area
0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density
451/sq mi
Coordinates
39.7888°N, 81.5565°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Noble County County
Nearest Airport
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 31 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall15.7"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.29"
Driest Month (Feb)2.32"
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
39 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
67 km
8 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
100 km
10 km
Apr 4, 2010
14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia
M3.4
143 km
0 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
118 km
8 km
Mar 31, 2013
West Virginia
M3.4
142 km
8 km
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
27 km
2 km
Feb 3, 2025
2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
M3.1
131 km
26 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
14 km
5 km
Aug 31, 2011
3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio
M3.1
32 km
5 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
10 km
6 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
30 km
4 km
Jun 5, 2011
5 km W of Lodi, Ohio
M3.0
145 km
5 km
Mar 30, 2024
2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio
M3.0
131 km
6 km
Aug 7, 2000
2 km S of Limaville, Ohio
M2.9
135 km
5 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
9 km
5 km
Jul 30, 2013
12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia
M2.8
119 km
13 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
50 km
5 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
12 km
2 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
98 km
5 km
Jan 10, 2012
14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia
M2.8
147 km
0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
172 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 119 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Sep 16, 2010
EF3
73 km
9.1 mi
1
Oct 1, 1986
EF3
86 km
1.0 mi
0
May 8, 1969
EF3
64 km
2.0 mi
1
Jun 5, 2024
EF2
62 km
1.3 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
35 km
4.1 mi
0
Aug 1, 2022
EF2
91 km
1.8 mi
0
Jul 29, 2021
EF2
65 km
2.7 mi
0
Apr 20, 2011
EF2
83 km
3.9 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
73 km
3.3 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
72 km
7.0 mi
0
Jun 22, 2006
EF2
94 km
6.0 mi
0
Nov 12, 2003
EF2
74 km
3.5 mi
0
Jul 10, 2003
EF2
60 km
2.5 mi
0
May 23, 2000
EF2
74 km
3.0 mi
0
Aug 25, 1998
EF2
93 km
10.0 mi
0
Jun 27, 1998
EF2
15 km
0.3 mi
1
Jan 8, 1998
EF2
64 km
2.0 mi
0
Mar 10, 1986
EF2
31 km
5.0 mi
1
Jul 28, 1981
EF2
47 km
6.2 mi
0
Jun 13, 1981
EF2
66 km
2.0 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
61 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
63 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
64 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
30°F (-1°C)
2.4 in
Coldest
February
31°F (-0°C)
2.3 in
Driest
March
41°F (5°C)
3.3 in
April
51°F (10°C)
3.4 in
May
60°F (16°C)
4.0 in
June
69°F (20°C)
3.9 in
July
75°F (24°C)
4.3 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
71°F (22°C)
3.8 in
September
65°F (18°C)
3.0 in
October
53°F (12°C)
2.6 in
November
43°F (6°C)
3.2 in
December
33°F (1°C)
2.9 in
Belle Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.3").