Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jacksontown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°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 44.4 inches. The area receives 20.2 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 968 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average
27°F (-3°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
293 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
968 ft (295 m)
Area
1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density
193/sq mi
Coordinates
39.9656°N, 82.4098°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Perry County County
Nearest Airport
John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) 26 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall20.2"
Wettest Month (May)4.37"
Driest Month (Feb)2.36"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
26.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
48.4 / 100
Community Resilience
44.2 / 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
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
25 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
131 km
10 km
Nov 20, 2013
2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio
M3.5
61 km
8 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
82 km
10 km
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
95 km
2 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
119 km
8 km
Aug 31, 2011
3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio
M3.1
95 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2025
2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
M3.1
117 km
26 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
79 km
5 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
74 km
6 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
105 km
4 km
Jun 5, 2011
5 km W of Lodi, Ohio
M3.0
122 km
5 km
Apr 25, 2020
2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky
M2.9
147 km
27 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
75 km
5 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
122 km
5 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
116 km
5 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
76 km
2 km
Feb 3, 2025
0 km NE of Reno, Ohio
M2.8
109 km
10 km
Nov 25, 1998
1 km SSW of New London, Ohio
M2.7
123 km
5 km
Sep 4, 2011
3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia
M2.6
120 km
5 km
Mar 8, 2016
0 km N of Thurman, Ohio
M2.6
118 km
20 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
314 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 322 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Oct 13, 1999
EF3
64 km
3.6 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
35 km
29.0 mi
1
Jun 13, 1981
EF3
73 km
3.8 mi
4
Feb 22, 1971
EF3
44 km
6.8 mi
0
Sep 3, 1970
EF3
59 km
2.3 mi
0
Jun 5, 2024
EF2
29 km
1.3 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
35 km
14.0 mi
0
Jun 8, 2022
EF2
71 km
9.1 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF2
57 km
5.3 mi
0
Apr 14, 2019
EF2
100 km
17.0 mi
0
Nov 5, 2017
EF2
91 km
1.1 mi
0
Sep 4, 2017
EF2
100 km
16.7 mi
0
Apr 20, 2011
EF2
8 km
3.9 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
64 km
3.3 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
23 km
7.0 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
98 km
11.5 mi
0
Oct 11, 2006
EF2
35 km
0.5 mi
0
Oct 11, 2006
EF2
63 km
0.5 mi
0
Jun 22, 2006
EF2
90 km
6.0 mi
0
Nov 12, 2003
EF2
93 km
3.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 (1,050 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38
1,050
59 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
57 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
57 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
27°F (-3°C)
2.4 in
Coldest
February
30°F (-1°C)
2.4 in
Driest
March
40°F (4°C)
3.4 in
April
50°F (10°C)
3.8 in
May
60°F (16°C)
4.4 in
Wettest
June
69°F (20°C)
4.0 in
July
72°F (22°C)
4.4 in
Warmest
August
71°F (22°C)
3.9 in
September
65°F (18°C)
3.0 in
October
53°F (12°C)
2.6 in
November
43°F (6°C)
3.4 in
December
33°F (0°C)
3.0 in
Jacksontown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.4").