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Weather & Climate in Centerville (Thurman), OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Centerville (Thurman) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°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 45.7 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 678 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 678 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 410/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8979°N, 82.4458°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gallia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
43 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 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2013 | 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio | M3.5 | 64 km | 8 km |
| Mar 31, 2013 | West Virginia | M3.4 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio | M3.4 | 13 km | 8 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia | M3.4 | 137 km | 0 km |
| May 24, 2017 | 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio | M3.4 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1990 | 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky | M3.3 | 139 km | 0 km |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M3.1 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio | M3.1 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio | M3.1 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio | M3.1 | 12 km | 26 km |
| Jun 28, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia | M3.0 | 122 km | 7 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio | M3.0 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Apr 25, 2020 | 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky | M2.9 | 47 km | 27 km |
| May 9, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia | M2.8 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 1999 | 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio | M2.8 | 121 km | 0 km |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.8 | 136 km | 2 km |
| May 6, 2002 | 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio | M2.8 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio | M2.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
194 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 9 fatalities, 197 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 23, 1968 | EF5 | 38 km | 34.0 mi | 7 |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF3 | 64 km | 9.1 mi | 1 |
| Oct 13, 1999 | EF3 | 91 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1970 | EF3 | 95 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1968 | EF3 | 48 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1965 | EF3 | 46 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1965 | EF3 | 61 km | 6.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF2 | 32 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF2 | 74 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF2 | 76 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2022 | EF2 | 59 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2021 | EF2 | 89 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF2 | 73 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 2016 | EF2 | 90 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF2 | 93 km | 11.1 mi | 1 |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF2 | 96 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF2 | 59 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2003 | EF2 | 79 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2002 | EF2 | 9 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2000 | EF2 | 17 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MILL CREEK ROAD (7,029 acres, 1987).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1987 | MILL CREEK ROAD | 7,029 | 97 km |
| 1987 | PLUM BRANCH | 6,223 | 89 km |
| 1991 | PRICHARD | 5,220 | 76 km |
| 1987 | BULL CREEK | 5,080 | 98 km |
| 1999 | THOMPSON BRANCH | 4,145 | 100 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 3,373 | 98 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 3,259 | 71 km |
| 1991 | DUNLOW | 3,074 | 95 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 2,559 | 94 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 2,302 | 82 km |
| 1987 | KIAHS CREEK | 1,770 | 96 km |
| 1987 | TRACE BRANCH | 1,760 | 93 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,683 | 100 km |
| 1987 | LITTLE COAL RIVER | 1,565 | 93 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,388 | 91 km |
| 2022 | 127 | 1,349 | 20 km |
| 2019 | CY19 BLUEGRASS PRESCRIBED BURN | 1,190 | 32 km |
| 2015 | LITTLE HORSE CREEK | 1,145 | 100 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,085 | 96 km |
| 2022 | LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 | 1,050 | 69 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Centerville (Thurman) has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.6").