Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bloomingburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°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 40.8 inches. The area receives 18.3 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 993 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average
28°F (-2°C)
July Average
73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days
293 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
993 ft (303 m)
Area
0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density
1,555/sq mi
Coordinates
39.6079°N, 83.3953°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Fayette County County
Nearest Airport
Rickenbacker International (LCK) 29 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall18.3"
Wettest Month (May)4.53"
Driest Month (Jan)2.36"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
25.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
26.6 / 100
Community Resilience
57.7 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
19 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
55 km
10 km
Nov 20, 2013
2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio
M3.5
104 km
8 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
123 km
8 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
90 km
10 km
Feb 3, 2025
2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
M3.1
104 km
26 km
Apr 25, 2020
2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky
M2.9
108 km
27 km
Apr 4, 1994
2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio
M2.9
123 km
5 km
May 12, 2006
2 km E of Lima, Ohio
M2.8
139 km
5 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
149 km
5 km
Mar 17, 1999
2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio
M2.8
101 km
0 km
May 11, 2015
5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky
M2.6
112 km
11 km
Feb 11, 2015
8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio
M2.6
76 km
20 km
Mar 8, 2016
0 km N of Thurman, Ohio
M2.6
113 km
20 km
Jul 23, 2013
6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky
M2.6
111 km
4 km
Jan 28, 2024
3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky
M2.5
119 km
15 km
Mar 20, 2023
13 km SSW of Rio Grande, Ohio
M2.5
128 km
6 km
Mar 27, 2013
3 km W of Apple Grove, West Virginia
M2.5
146 km
15 km
Feb 17, 2023
6 km ESE of Cheshire, Ohio
M2.5
140 km
16 km
Jan 26, 2018
7 km NNW of Vincent, Ohio
M2.5
145 km
11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
468 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 53 fatalities, 1,878 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974
EF5
56 km
31.3 mi
36
May 27, 2019
EF4
95 km
18.2 mi
0
Sep 20, 2000
EF4
50 km
9.0 mi
1
Apr 9, 1999
EF4
94 km
10.0 mi
4
Apr 23, 1968
EF4
94 km
24.1 mi
1
May 27, 2019
EF3
64 km
9.9 mi
0
May 14, 2014
EF3
40 km
8.9 mi
0
Nov 10, 2002
EF3
84 km
9.0 mi
0
Oct 13, 1999
EF3
36 km
3.6 mi
0
Jun 30, 1993
EF3
49 km
15.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
85 km
29.0 mi
1
Apr 3, 1974
EF3
89 km
15.5 mi
1
May 10, 1973
EF3
79 km
89.6 mi
0
Feb 22, 1971
EF3
57 km
6.8 mi
0
Sep 3, 1970
EF3
37 km
2.3 mi
0
May 8, 1969
EF3
63 km
1.9 mi
0
Nov 16, 1965
EF3
14 km
3.8 mi
0
Apr 8, 1965
EF3
90 km
2.0 mi
0
Jul 28, 1961
EF3
100 km
0.5 mi
0
Feb 10, 1959
EF3
64 km
10.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: PEACH ORCHARD (1,043 acres, 2003).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2003
PEACH ORCHARD
1,043
97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
28°F (-2°C)
2.4 in
Coldest, Driest
February
30°F (-1°C)
2.4 in
March
41°F (5°C)
3.5 in
April
51°F (10°C)
3.6 in
May
61°F (16°C)
4.5 in
Wettest
June
70°F (21°C)
3.6 in
July
73°F (23°C)
3.9 in
Warmest
August
72°F (22°C)
3.7 in
September
65°F (19°C)
3.1 in
October
54°F (12°C)
2.5 in
November
43°F (6°C)
3.2 in
December
33°F (0°C)
2.9 in
Bloomingburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.4").