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Weather & Climate in Fayetteville, OH

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Fayetteville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 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 945 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density598/sq mi
Coordinates39.1854°N, 83.9320°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClinton County County
Nearest AirportButler County Regional/Hogan Field (HAO)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.1 / 100
Community Resilience81.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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 Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 41 km 10 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 126 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 145 km 8 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 111 km 0 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 120 km 26 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 101 km 27 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 141 km 5 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 48 km 0 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 66 km 11 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 53 km 4 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 103 km 20 km
Mar 8, 2016 0 km N of Thurman, Ohio M2.6 132 km 20 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 66 km 15 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 123 km 10 km
Mar 20, 2023 13 km SSW of Rio Grande, Ohio M2.5 139 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

457 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 71 fatalities, 2,806 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 85 km 20.8 mi 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 51 km 31.3 mi 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 84 km 18.2 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 75 km 9.9 mi 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 52 km 9.0 mi 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 38 km 10.0 mi 4
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 85 km 33.0 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 47 km 19.8 mi 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 69 km 78.7 mi 6
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 31 km 24.1 mi 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 67 km 9.9 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 99 km 10.5 mi 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 56 km 8.9 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 53 km 20.4 mi 3
May 10, 2003 EF3 66 km 25.0 mi 0
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 94 km 3.6 mi 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 43 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 27 km 15.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 96 km 20.0 mi 0
Oct 1, 1977 EF3 64 km 0.7 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,259 acres, 2009).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2009 UNNAMED 3,259 82 km
2003 PEACH ORCHARD 1,043 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Fayetteville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.6").

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