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Weather & Climate in Gilboa, OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gilboa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°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 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 746 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 746 ft (227 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,731/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0188°N, 83.9217°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hancock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Wayne International (FWA) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| 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
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Apr 20, 2018 | Michigan | M3.4 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Jan 26, 2012 | 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana | M3.0 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1990 | 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio | M3.0 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio | M2.9 | 80 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2006 | 2 km E of Lima, Ohio | M2.8 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio | M2.8 | 114 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio | M2.7 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio | M2.7 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio | M2.6 | 71 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio | M2.6 | 70 km | 6 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio | M2.5 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 1990 | 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio | M2.5 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio | M2.5 | 70 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan | M2.5 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan | M2.5 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Feb 7, 2016 | 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio | M2.5 | 111 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
418 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 88 fatalities, 1,336 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF4 | 67 km | 8.8 mi | 7 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF4 | 76 km | 52.8 mi | 4 |
| Feb 18, 1992 | EF4 | 63 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 84 km | 18.4 mi | 3 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 34 km | 32.5 mi | 13 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 77 km | 5.6 mi | 18 |
| Jun 8, 1953 | EF4 | 22 km | 118.0 mi | 17 |
| Jun 8, 1953 | EF4 | 90 km | 5.4 mi | 4 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF3 | 59 km | 31.3 mi | 3 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 83 km | 10.8 mi | 1 |
| Aug 24, 2016 | EF3 | 85 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 81 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 64 km | 21.0 mi | 1 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 93 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2001 | EF3 | 38 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF3 | 96 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 35 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 93 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 44 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1973 | EF3 | 88 km | 89.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
Gilboa has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.8").