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Weather & Climate in Burlington, OH

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

Burlington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°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 45.3 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density1,811/sq mi
Coordinates38.4115°N, 82.5262°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBoyd County County
Nearest AirportGreater Portsmouth Regional (PMH)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.80"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.8 / 100
Community Resilience58.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 149 km 17 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 114 km 10 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 118 km 8 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 58 km 8 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 142 km 0 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 91 km 10 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 150 km 8 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 111 km 0 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 57 km 26 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 106 km 7 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 48 km 27 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 148 km 13 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 146 km 11 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 81 km 5 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 143 km 0 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 146 km 10 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 120 km 0 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 101 km 17 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 148 km 0 km
Feb 8, 2005 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia M2.7 142 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

136 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 142 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 40 km 34.0 mi 7
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 50 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 64 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 12 km 6.9 mi 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 62 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 78 km 1.9 mi 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 25 km 1.1 mi 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 36 km 2.6 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 97 km 11.1 mi 1
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 95 km 6.3 mi 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 53 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 39 km 2.5 mi 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 91 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1982 EF2 72 km 9.0 mi 0
Jul 12, 1980 EF2 55 km 29.6 mi 0
Sep 29, 1972 EF2 73 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF2 54 km 4.9 mi 0
Mar 13, 1967 EF2 81 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 90 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 7, 1956 EF2 76 km 1.9 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY (61,231 acres, 1987).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 65 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 70 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 62 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 77 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 77 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 60 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 78 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 92 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 98 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 78 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 57 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 80 km
1987 UNNAMED 13,124 94 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 73 km
1991 UNNAMED 11,117 95 km
1991 LEFT FORK 10,196 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 10,183 61 km
1995 UNNAMED 10,148 70 km
1999 UNNAMED 9,384 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Burlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").

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