Weather & Climate in Forestville, OH

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

Forestville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°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 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 824 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	54.8°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	824 ft (251 m)
Area	3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density	3,031/sq mi
Coordinates	39.0695°N, 84.3390°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Clermont County County
Nearest Airport	Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"

14% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.57"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	77.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	17.0 / 100
Community Resilience	67.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 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	128 km	2 km
Feb 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio	M3.6	75 km	10 km
Sep 8, 1990	5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky	M3.3	109 km	0 km
Apr 25, 2020	2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky	M2.9	128 km	27 km
Apr 4, 1994	2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio	M2.9	148 km	5 km
Aug 20, 2015	6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky	M2.8	127 km	34 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio	M2.8	56 km	0 km
May 11, 2025	11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.8	148 km	30 km
May 11, 2015	5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky	M2.6	75 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	139 km	20 km
Jan 21, 2018	8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.6	149 km	11 km
Jan 28, 2024	3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky	M2.5	68 km	15 km
Jan 4, 1999	9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky	M2.5	113 km	10 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

452 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 76 fatalities, 2,960 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	48 km	20.8 mi	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	67 km	31.3 mi	36
May 27, 2019	EF4	85 km	18.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF4	40 km	9.9 mi	4
Sep 20, 2000	EF4	72 km	9.0 mi	1
Apr 9, 1999	EF4	18 km	10.0 mi	4
Nov 22, 1992	EF4	82 km	26.7 mi	1
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	53 km	33.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	87 km	27.1 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	17 km	19.8 mi	2
Apr 23, 1968	EF4	45 km	78.7 mi	6
Apr 23, 1968	EF4	7 km	24.1 mi	1
May 27, 2019	EF3	80 km	9.9 mi	0
May 14, 2014	EF3	80 km	8.9 mi	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	92 km	8.7 mi	3
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	26 km	20.4 mi	3
May 10, 2003	EF3	73 km	25.0 mi	0
Apr 9, 1999	EF3	96 km	15.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF3	28 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 30, 1993	EF3	64 km	15.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 acres, 1998).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1998	JPG 09 1	6,113	96 km
2005	RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06	5,054	95 km
2007	UNITS 8-9 2008	4,316	97 km
2006	UNIT 19 06 WUI	3,412	97 km
2003	WUI 3 03	3,372	96 km
2010	WUI UNIT 28K	3,230	94 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,122	96 km
2002	UNIT 8	2,753	98 km
2005	UNIT 3 05	2,511	96 km
2001	01 UNIT 16	2,361	93 km
2011	WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011	2,215	98 km
2004	UNIT 19	2,004	98 km
2003	UNIT 8 03	1,971	97 km
2008	FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008	1,942	97 km
2000	JPG 14	1,908	96 km
2003	UNIT 16 03	1,809	94 km
2002	UNIT 9	1,485	96 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,462	97 km
2010	TRACER	1,408	95 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,334	94 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	2.8 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	2.7 in	Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	4.1 in
April	53°F (12°C)	4.0 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	3.8 in
July	76°F (24°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	74°F (24°C)	3.8 in
September	68°F (20°C)	3.2 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.0 in
November	45°F (7°C)	3.5 in
December	35°F (2°C)	3.2 in

Forestville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.7").

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