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Weather & Climate in Fairview, OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fairview experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°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 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,194 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0573°N, 81.2349°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Guernsey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.8 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Mar 12, 2007 | Ohio | M3.7 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Nov 20, 2013 | 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio | M3.5 | 107 km | 8 km |
| Jun 3, 2017 | 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio | M3.4 | 16 km | 2 km |
| May 24, 2017 | 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio | M3.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio | M3.1 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio | M3.1 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M3.1 | 33 km | 6 km |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio | M3.0 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio | M3.0 | 44 km | 4 km |
| Jun 5, 2011 | 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio | M3.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.9 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio | M2.9 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.8 | 31 km | 2 km |
| May 6, 2002 | 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio | M2.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio | M2.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.8 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia | M2.8 | 73 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio | M2.7 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2013 | 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.7 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio | M2.7 | 150 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
207 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 143 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 1, 1986 | EF3 | 93 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 1978 | EF3 | 87 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1969 | EF3 | 27 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF2 | 77 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 2024 | EF2 | 69 km | 15.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | EF2 | 28 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2022 | EF2 | 60 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF2 | 65 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | 67 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | 24 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 2006 | EF2 | 78 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2003 | EF2 | 50 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2003 | EF2 | 97 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF2 | 91 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2000 | EF2 | 35 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1998 | EF2 | 31 km | 0.3 mi | 1 |
| Jan 8, 1998 | EF2 | 94 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 1990 | EF2 | 93 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 10, 1986 | EF2 | 52 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF2 | 97 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in |
Fairview has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").