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Weather & Climate in Bridgeport, OH

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bridgeport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°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 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,094 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,094 ft (333 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,064/sq mi
Coordinates40.0646°N, 80.7489°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOhio County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh International (PIT)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 145 km 5 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 142 km 8 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 49 km 2 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 71 km 6 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 65 km 5 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 87 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 96 km 6 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 61 km 4 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 71 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 105 km 5 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 86 km 5 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 94 km 10 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 69 km 2 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 137 km 13 km
May 17, 2010 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio M2.7 146 km 5 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 131 km 21 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 81 km 5 km
Aug 16, 2013 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.6 137 km 6 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 145 km 11 km
Apr 29, 2010 5 km NNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.5 149 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

230 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 18 fatalities, 423 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 85 km 1.0 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 87 km 39.0 mi 9
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 94 km 29.8 mi 0
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 83 km 7.3 mi 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 46 km 2.0 mi 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 79 km 0.1 mi 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 99 km 10.8 mi 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 63 km 5.8 mi 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 58 km 15.3 mi 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 44 km 4.1 mi 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 19 km 1.8 mi 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 28 km 15.7 mi 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 66 km 6.2 mi 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 26 km 2.7 mi 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 89 km 9.0 mi 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 78 km 3.5 mi 0
May 23, 2000 EF2 42 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 27, 1998 EF2 61 km 0.3 mi 1
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 100 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 30, 1990 EF2 51 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 74°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 64°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

Bridgeport has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.3").

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