Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Belpre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°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 44.2 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 662 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average
54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average
32°F (0°C)
July Average
76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days
293 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
662 ft (202 m)
Area
3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density
1,911/sq mi
Coordinates
39.2805°N, 81.5923°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Wood County County
Nearest Airport
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 9 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall11.3"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.45"
Driest Month (Feb)2.76"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
79.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability
58.6 / 100
Community Resilience
88.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
42 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
56 km
8 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
76 km
10 km
Apr 4, 2010
14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia
M3.4
96 km
0 km
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
75 km
2 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
74 km
8 km
Mar 31, 2013
West Virginia
M3.4
96 km
8 km
Feb 3, 2025
2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
M3.1
94 km
26 km
Aug 31, 2011
3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio
M3.1
28 km
5 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
69 km
5 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
66 km
6 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
52 km
4 km
Jun 28, 1991
4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia
M3.0
119 km
7 km
Apr 25, 2020
2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky
M2.9
132 km
27 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
66 km
5 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
45 km
5 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
68 km
2 km
Feb 3, 2025
0 km NE of Reno, Ohio
M2.8
21 km
10 km
Jul 30, 2013
12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia
M2.8
77 km
13 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
31 km
5 km
Jan 10, 2012
14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia
M2.8
100 km
0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
129 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 76 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Sep 16, 2010
EF3
22 km
9.1 mi
1
Oct 1, 1986
EF3
70 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 2, 2024
EF2
96 km
8.0 mi
0
Apr 2, 2024
EF2
99 km
1.9 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
71 km
4.1 mi
0
Jun 8, 2022
EF2
99 km
9.1 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
58 km
3.3 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
88 km
7.0 mi
0
Jul 10, 2003
EF2
6 km
2.5 mi
0
May 8, 2002
EF2
80 km
3.0 mi
0
Jun 15, 2000
EF2
91 km
2.5 mi
0
Jun 27, 1998
EF2
61 km
0.3 mi
1
Jan 8, 1998
EF2
16 km
2.0 mi
0
Mar 10, 1986
EF2
79 km
5.0 mi
1
Jul 28, 1981
EF2
30 km
6.2 mi
0
Jun 13, 1981
EF2
91 km
2.0 mi
0
Jun 13, 1981
EF2
91 km
2.3 mi
0
Jun 7, 1978
EF2
88 km
0.8 mi
0
Aug 14, 1973
EF2
87 km
12.5 mi
0
Jul 24, 1971
EF2
30 km
1.0 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
52 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
56 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
56 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
32°F (0°C)
2.8 in
Coldest
February
33°F (1°C)
2.8 in
Driest
March
43°F (6°C)
3.7 in
April
52°F (11°C)
3.5 in
May
62°F (17°C)
4.0 in
June
70°F (21°C)
3.7 in
July
76°F (25°C)
4.5 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
73°F (23°C)
4.0 in
September
66°F (19°C)
3.2 in
October
54°F (12°C)
2.9 in
November
44°F (7°C)
3.2 in
December
35°F (2°C)
3.2 in
Belpre has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").