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Weather & Climate in Galion, OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Galion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°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 43.1 inches. The area receives 25.9 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 1,157 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,157 ft (353 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,394/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7382°N, 82.7813°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Crawford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mansfield Lahm Regional (MFD) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.1 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Mar 12, 2007 | Ohio | M3.7 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio | M3.4 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio | M3.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M3.1 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio | M3.0 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Jun 5, 2011 | 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio | M3.0 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio | M2.9 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio | M2.9 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.9 | 143 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2006 | 2 km E of Lima, Ohio | M2.8 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.8 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio | M2.8 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio | M2.7 | 49 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio | M2.7 | 120 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio | M2.7 | 85 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio | M2.6 | 108 km | 6 km |
| Feb 17, 2013 | 31 km E of Leamington, Canada | M2.5 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2016 | 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio | M2.5 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan | M2.5 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio | M2.5 | 107 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
426 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 726 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 71 km | 22.0 mi | 18 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 52 km | 21.0 mi | 1 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 78 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 1992 | EF3 | 85 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF3 | 63 km | 29.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 13, 1981 | EF3 | 28 km | 3.8 mi | 4 |
| May 10, 1973 | EF3 | 77 km | 50.1 mi | 6 |
| Feb 22, 1971 | EF3 | 86 km | 6.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF3 | 47 km | 15.0 mi | 4 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF2 | 88 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF2 | 75 km | 19.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF2 | 27 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | EF2 | 80 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | EF2 | 54 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | EF2 | 87 km | 3.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2019 | EF2 | 13 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2017 | EF2 | 52 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2017 | EF2 | 2 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2017 | EF2 | 10 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 2011 | EF2 | 84 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Galion has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.0").