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Weather & Climate in Bradford, OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bradford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 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 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 994 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,946/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1301°N, 84.4269°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Darke County County |
| Nearest Airport | James M Cox Dayton International (DAY) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Sep 12, 2004 | 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana | M3.8 | 121 km | 2 km |
| Feb 19, 1995 | 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1990 | 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio | M3.0 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio | M2.9 | 30 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2006 | 2 km E of Lima, Ohio | M2.8 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio | M2.6 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio | M2.5 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 1990 | 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio | M2.5 | 127 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
510 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 70 fatalities, 2,102 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 64 km | 31.3 mi | 36 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF4 | 34 km | 18.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF4 | 78 km | 52.8 mi | 4 |
| Sep 20, 2000 | EF4 | 66 km | 9.0 mi | 1 |
| Feb 18, 1992 | EF4 | 68 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 72 km | 18.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 77 km | 32.5 mi | 13 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 93 km | 52.5 mi | 4 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 25 km | 18.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF3 | 60 km | 41.3 mi | 1 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF3 | 49 km | 31.3 mi | 3 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 52 km | 10.8 mi | 1 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 48 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 18 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 96 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 2014 | EF3 | 70 km | 8.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 78 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 73 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2001 | EF3 | 81 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF3 | 48 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
Bradford has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.1").