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Weather & Climate in Hartford City, WV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hartford City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°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 46.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 784 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 427/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9950°N, 81.9881°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
42 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 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2013 | 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio | M3.5 | 53 km | 8 km |
| May 24, 2017 | 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio | M3.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio | M3.4 | 29 km | 8 km |
| Jun 3, 2017 | 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio | M3.4 | 119 km | 2 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia | M3.4 | 103 km | 0 km |
| Mar 31, 2013 | West Virginia | M3.4 | 107 km | 8 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio | M3.1 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio | M3.1 | 52 km | 26 km |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio | M3.1 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M3.1 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio | M3.0 | 98 km | 4 km |
| Jun 28, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia | M3.0 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Apr 25, 2020 | 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky | M2.9 | 88 km | 27 km |
| May 9, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.9 | 104 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2002 | 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio | M2.8 | 10 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.8 | 107 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio | M2.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.8 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia | M2.8 | 77 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
149 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 163 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 23, 1968 | EF5 | 78 km | 34.0 mi | 7 |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF3 | 25 km | 9.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 23, 1968 | EF3 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1965 | EF3 | 87 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1965 | EF3 | 90 km | 6.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF2 | 64 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF2 | 64 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2022 | EF2 | 77 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF2 | 86 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF2 | 92 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF2 | 51 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2003 | EF2 | 41 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2002 | EF2 | 34 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2000 | EF2 | 45 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 8, 1998 | EF2 | 55 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 28, 1981 | EF2 | 76 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 1980 | EF2 | 98 km | 29.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 1971 | EF2 | 68 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1968 | EF2 | 79 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 1967 | EF2 | 9 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WHITE OAK BRANCH (25,550 acres, 1991).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1991 | WHITE OAK BRANCH | 25,550 | 99 km |
| 1991 | LEFT FORK | 10,196 | 95 km |
| 1991 | PRICHARD | 5,220 | 98 km |
| 1987 | BULL CREEK | 5,080 | 89 km |
| 1987 | LENS CREEK | 3,609 | 94 km |
| 1991 | MILK BRANCH | 3,436 | 97 km |
| 1991 | BLUE CREEK | 3,268 | 98 km |
| 1991 | EIGHTMILE FORK | 3,263 | 87 km |
| 1999 | BRUCHY CREEK | 3,155 | 98 km |
| 1991 | SIMMONS CREEK | 3,108 | 90 km |
| 1999 | KUNS BRANCH | 2,475 | 97 km |
| 2022 | RIGHT SIDE OF RIDGEVIEW HOLLOW | 1,871 | 97 km |
| 1991 | DOG HOLLOW | 1,686 | 92 km |
| 1987 | LITTLE COAL RIVER | 1,565 | 86 km |
| 1995 | RUMBLE | 1,494 | 93 km |
| 1991 | JIMS FORK | 1,419 | 91 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,388 | 95 km |
| 2022 | 127 | 1,349 | 59 km |
| 2019 | CY19 BLUEGRASS PRESCRIBED BURN | 1,190 | 64 km |
| 1987 | COAL FORK | 1,186 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
Hartford City has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.9").