Weather & Climate in La Rue, OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Rue experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 26.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 924 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 924 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5781°N, 83.3821°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.
| Apr 17, 1990 | 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio | M3.0 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2011 | 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio | M3.0 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio | M2.9 | 88 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2006 | 2 km E of Lima, Ohio | M2.8 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio | M2.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio | M2.7 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio | M2.7 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio | M2.6 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio | M2.6 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio | M2.5 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 1990 | 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio | M2.5 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio | M2.5 | 108 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan | M2.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2016 | 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio | M2.5 | 126 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
467 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 58 fatalities, 1,138 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 73 km | 32.5 mi | 13 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 88 km | 18.4 mi | 3 |
| Jun 8, 1953 | EF4 | 84 km | 118.0 mi | 17 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF3 | 67 km | 31.3 mi | 3 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 29 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 61 km | 21.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2001 | EF3 | 85 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF3 | 72 km | 29.0 mi | 1 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 92 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 13, 1981 | EF3 | 42 km | 3.8 mi | 4 |
| May 10, 1973 | EF3 | 54 km | 89.6 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1973 | EF3 | 73 km | 50.1 mi | 6 |
| Jun 2, 1971 | EF3 | 76 km | 39.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1971 | EF3 | 65 km | 31.5 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1971 | EF3 | 48 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 22, 1971 | EF3 | 78 km | 6.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF3 | 59 km | 15.0 mi | 4 |
| Jul 28, 1961 | EF3 | 76 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1950 | EF3 | 61 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 2024 | EF2 | 96 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in |
La Rue has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.0").