Weather & Climate in Kettering, OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kettering experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47. 62% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,010 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 18.7 sq mi (48.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,068/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6960°N, 84.1504°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | James M Cox Dayton International (DAY) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Sep 12, 2004 | 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana | M3.8 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Feb 19, 1995 | 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio | M3.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1990 | 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio | M3.0 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio | M2.9 | 81 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2006 | 2 km E of Lima, Ohio | M2.8 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 1999 | 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio | M2.8 | 108 km | 0 km |
| May 11, 2015 | 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky | M2.6 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio | M2.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky | M2.6 | 111 km | 4 km |
| Feb 11, 2015 | 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio | M2.6 | 136 km | 20 km |
| Jan 28, 2024 | 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky | M2.5 | 125 km | 15 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio | M2.5 | 116 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
494 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 62 fatalities, 2,317 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 11 km | 31.3 mi | 36 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF4 | 30 km | 18.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 2000 | EF4 | 16 km | 9.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 9, 1999 | EF4 | 55 km | 10.0 mi | 4 |
| Jun 2, 1990 | EF4 | 85 km | 33.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 64 km | 19.8 mi | 2 |
| Apr 23, 1968 | EF4 | 67 km | 24.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 75 km | 18.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF3 | 99 km | 41.3 mi | 1 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF3 | 92 km | 31.3 mi | 3 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 9 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 41 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 2014 | EF3 | 26 km | 8.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF3 | 97 km | 20.4 mi | 3 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 89 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1997 | EF3 | 94 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 1993 | EF3 | 72 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF3 | 52 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 10, 1986 | EF3 | 80 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 1, 1977 | EF3 | 67 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Kettering has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.3").