Weather & Climate in Christiansburg, OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Christiansburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 18.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. 81% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,921/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0567°N, 84.0255°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Miami County County |
| Nearest Airport | James M Cox Dayton International (DAY) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.5 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
10 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 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Feb 19, 1995 | 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio | M3.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1990 | 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio | M3.0 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio | M2.9 | 50 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2006 | 2 km E of Lima, Ohio | M2.8 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 1999 | 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio | M2.8 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio | M2.6 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky | M2.6 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Feb 11, 2015 | 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio | M2.6 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio | M2.5 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 1990 | 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio | M2.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
503 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 70 fatalities, 2,104 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 48 km | 31.3 mi | 36 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF4 | 45 km | 18.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 2000 | EF4 | 45 km | 9.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 9, 1999 | EF4 | 97 km | 10.0 mi | 4 |
| Feb 18, 1992 | EF4 | 88 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 84 km | 32.5 mi | 13 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 44 km | 18.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF3 | 53 km | 31.3 mi | 3 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF3 | 95 km | 41.3 mi | 1 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 39 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 79 km | 10.8 mi | 1 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 33 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 2014 | EF3 | 45 km | 8.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 52 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2001 | EF3 | 92 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF3 | 69 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 10, 1986 | EF3 | 81 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1973 | EF3 | 25 km | 89.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1971 | EF3 | 96 km | 31.5 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1971 | EF3 | 48 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in |
Christiansburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.3").