Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jersey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°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 42.2 inches. The area receives 19.0 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 1,150 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average
53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average
30°F (-1°C)
July Average
75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,150 ft (351 m)
Area
1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density
217/sq mi
Coordinates
40.0587°N, 82.7206°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Licking County County
Nearest Airport
John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) 10 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall19.0"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.45"
Driest Month (Feb)2.20"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
78.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
19.2 / 100
Community Resilience
83.9 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
26 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
123 km
10 km
Nov 20, 2013
2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio
M3.5
81 km
8 km
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
123 km
2 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
95 km
10 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
134 km
8 km
Aug 31, 2011
3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio
M3.1
123 km
5 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
107 km
5 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
102 km
6 km
Feb 3, 2025
2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
M3.1
127 km
26 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
134 km
4 km
Jun 5, 2011
5 km W of Lodi, Ohio
M3.0
121 km
5 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
103 km
5 km
Apr 4, 1994
2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio
M2.9
148 km
5 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
143 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2025
0 km NE of Reno, Ohio
M2.8
137 km
10 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
144 km
5 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
103 km
2 km
May 12, 2006
2 km E of Lima, Ohio
M2.8
138 km
5 km
Nov 25, 1998
1 km SSW of New London, Ohio
M2.7
116 km
5 km
Sep 4, 2011
3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia
M2.6
148 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
365 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 372 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002
EF3
78 km
9.0 mi
0
Oct 13, 1999
EF3
56 km
3.6 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
12 km
29.0 mi
1
Jun 13, 1981
EF3
51 km
3.8 mi
4
May 10, 1973
EF3
96 km
89.6 mi
0
Feb 22, 1971
EF3
20 km
6.8 mi
0
Sep 3, 1970
EF3
50 km
2.3 mi
0
Nov 16, 1965
EF3
90 km
3.8 mi
0
Jun 5, 2024
EF2
50 km
1.3 mi
0
Mar 14, 2024
EF2
77 km
19.5 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
9 km
14.0 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
94 km
21.1 mi
0
Jun 8, 2022
EF2
76 km
9.1 mi
0
Oct 15, 2021
EF2
95 km
0.9 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF2
61 km
5.3 mi
0
Apr 14, 2019
EF2
87 km
17.0 mi
0
Nov 5, 2017
EF2
75 km
1.1 mi
0
Sep 4, 2017
EF2
82 km
16.7 mi
0
Apr 20, 2011
EF2
21 km
3.9 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
83 km
3.3 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
82 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
79 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
78 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
30°F (-1°C)
2.4 in
February
29°F (-2°C)
2.2 in
Coldest, Driest
March
39°F (4°C)
3.1 in
April
49°F (10°C)
3.5 in
May
60°F (15°C)
4.1 in
June
69°F (20°C)
4.1 in
July
75°F (24°C)
4.5 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
71°F (22°C)
3.8 in
September
65°F (18°C)
3.1 in
October
53°F (12°C)
2.5 in
November
42°F (6°C)
3.4 in
December
32°F (0°C)
2.9 in
Jersey has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.2").