Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cumberland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 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 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 859 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average
31°F (-1°C)
July Average
74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days
302 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
859 ft (262 m)
Area
0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density
739/sq mi
Coordinates
39.8533°N, 81.6587°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Noble County County
Nearest Airport
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 37 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall39.5"
4% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul)4.25"
Driest Month (Jan)2.28"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
13.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
63.0 / 100
Community Resilience
33.6 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Very Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.5.
Nov 20, 2013
2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio
M3.5
65 km
8 km
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
32 km
2 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
99 km
10 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
119 km
8 km
Feb 3, 2025
2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
M3.1
131 km
26 km
Aug 31, 2011
3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio
M3.1
41 km
5 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
16 km
5 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
10 km
6 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
41 km
4 km
Jun 5, 2011
5 km W of Lodi, Ohio
M3.0
136 km
5 km
Mar 30, 2024
2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio
M3.0
127 km
6 km
Aug 7, 2000
2 km S of Limaville, Ohio
M2.9
130 km
5 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
10 km
5 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
103 km
5 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
60 km
5 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
12 km
2 km
Feb 3, 2025
0 km NE of Reno, Ohio
M2.8
58 km
10 km
Jul 30, 2013
12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia
M2.8
130 km
13 km
Nov 25, 1998
1 km SSW of New London, Ohio
M2.7
149 km
5 km
Jul 20, 2013
6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia
M2.7
126 km
21 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
202 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 165 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Sep 16, 2010
EF3
78 km
9.1 mi
1
Oct 1, 1986
EF3
97 km
1.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
97 km
29.0 mi
1
May 8, 1969
EF3
63 km
2.0 mi
1
Jun 5, 2024
EF2
50 km
1.3 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
44 km
4.1 mi
0
Aug 1, 2022
EF2
98 km
1.8 mi
0
Jul 29, 2021
EF2
67 km
2.7 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF2
99 km
5.3 mi
0
Apr 20, 2011
EF2
72 km
3.9 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
71 km
3.3 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
64 km
7.0 mi
0
Oct 11, 2006
EF2
100 km
0.5 mi
0
Jun 22, 2006
EF2
86 km
6.0 mi
0
Nov 12, 2003
EF2
67 km
3.5 mi
0
Jul 10, 2003
EF2
67 km
2.5 mi
0
May 23, 2000
EF2
74 km
3.0 mi
0
Aug 25, 1998
EF2
82 km
10.0 mi
0
Jun 27, 1998
EF2
25 km
0.3 mi
1
Jan 8, 1998
EF2
73 km
2.0 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
59 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
61 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
61 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
31°F (-1°C)
2.3 in
Coldest, Driest
February
31°F (-1°C)
2.3 in
March
41°F (5°C)
3.2 in
April
51°F (10°C)
3.4 in
May
60°F (16°C)
3.9 in
June
69°F (20°C)
3.9 in
July
74°F (23°C)
4.3 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
71°F (22°C)
3.7 in
September
65°F (18°C)
2.9 in
October
53°F (12°C)
2.6 in
November
43°F (6°C)
3.2 in
December
33°F (1°C)
2.8 in
Cumberland has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.3").