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Weather & Climate in Chatfield, OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chatfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°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 38.5 inches. The area receives 23.3 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 978 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 717/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9512°N, 82.9420°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Crawford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mansfield Lahm Regional (MFD) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.1 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jun 10, 2019 | 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M4.0 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Mar 12, 2007 | Ohio | M3.7 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio | M3.4 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Michigan | M3.4 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Jun 5, 2011 | 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio | M3.0 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada | M3.0 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio | M2.9 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio | M2.8 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2006 | 2 km E of Lima, Ohio | M2.8 | 99 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio | M2.7 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio | M2.7 | 47 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio | M2.7 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.7 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada | M2.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio | M2.6 | 81 km | 6 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan | M2.5 | 135 km | 18 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio | M2.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan | M2.5 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio | M2.5 | 80 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
400 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 82 fatalities, 1,395 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF4 | 83 km | 8.8 mi | 7 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 66 km | 22.0 mi | 18 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 97 km | 5.6 mi | 18 |
| Jun 8, 1953 | EF4 | 86 km | 118.0 mi | 17 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 84 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 25 km | 21.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 12, 1992 | EF3 | 85 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF3 | 89 km | 29.0 mi | 1 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 86 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 13, 1981 | EF3 | 50 km | 3.8 mi | 4 |
| May 10, 1973 | EF3 | 51 km | 50.1 mi | 6 |
| Jun 2, 1971 | EF3 | 90 km | 39.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1971 | EF3 | 89 km | 31.5 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1971 | EF3 | 98 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF3 | 21 km | 15.0 mi | 4 |
| Jul 19, 1950 | EF3 | 99 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF2 | 81 km | 19.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF2 | 9 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | EF2 | 100 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | EF2 | 36 km | 8.7 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 | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
Chatfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.9").