Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Coshocton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°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 43.6 inches. The area receives 15.3 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 817 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average
28°F (-2°C)
July Average
73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
817 ft (249 m)
Area
8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²)
Population Density
1,382/sq mi
Coordinates
40.2618°N, 81.8473°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Coshocton County County
Nearest Airport
Akron-Canton Regional (CAK) 50 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall15.3"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.37"
Driest Month (Feb)2.28"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
49.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
89.6 / 100
Community Resilience
53.0 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Relatively Moderate
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
120 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio
M3.5
96 km
8 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
127 km
10 km
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
61 km
2 km
Jan 26, 1991
1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio
M3.4
146 km
5 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
50 km
6 km
Aug 31, 2011
3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio
M3.1
90 km
5 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
51 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
84 km
4 km
Jun 5, 2011
5 km W of Lodi, Ohio
M3.0
88 km
5 km
Mar 30, 2024
2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio
M3.0
97 km
6 km
Aug 7, 2000
2 km S of Limaville, Ohio
M2.9
97 km
5 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
51 km
5 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
49 km
2 km
Feb 3, 2025
0 km NE of Reno, Ohio
M2.8
106 km
10 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
146 km
5 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
108 km
5 km
May 17, 2010
2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio
M2.7
112 km
5 km
Nov 25, 1998
1 km SSW of New London, Ohio
M2.7
102 km
5 km
Feb 11, 2015
8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio
M2.6
145 km
20 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
311 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 261 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 31, 1985
EF3
75 km
29.0 mi
1
Jun 13, 1981
EF3
93 km
3.8 mi
4
Oct 12, 1978
EF3
99 km
7.3 mi
0
Feb 22, 1971
EF3
98 km
6.8 mi
0
May 8, 1969
EF3
55 km
2.0 mi
1
Jun 5, 2024
EF2
29 km
1.3 mi
0
May 7, 2024
EF2
96 km
15.3 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
87 km
14.0 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
78 km
4.1 mi
0
Jul 29, 2021
EF2
83 km
6.2 mi
0
Jul 29, 2021
EF2
72 km
2.7 mi
0
Apr 14, 2019
EF2
96 km
17.0 mi
0
Nov 5, 2017
EF2
96 km
1.1 mi
0
Apr 20, 2011
EF2
60 km
3.9 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
58 km
11.5 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
73 km
7.0 mi
0
Oct 11, 2006
EF2
82 km
0.5 mi
0
Jun 22, 2006
EF2
40 km
6.0 mi
0
Nov 12, 2003
EF2
35 km
3.5 mi
0
Nov 12, 2003
EF2
60 km
12.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 (1,050 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38
1,050
91 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
91 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
91 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
28°F (-2°C)
2.4 in
Coldest
February
30°F (-1°C)
2.3 in
Driest
March
40°F (4°C)
3.2 in
April
50°F (10°C)
3.7 in
May
60°F (15°C)
4.1 in
June
68°F (20°C)
4.1 in
July
73°F (23°C)
4.4 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
71°F (22°C)
3.9 in
September
64°F (18°C)
3.2 in
October
53°F (12°C)
2.6 in
November
42°F (6°C)
3.3 in
December
32°F (0°C)
2.9 in
Coshocton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").