Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lake Arthur Estates experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°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 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,212 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average
28°F (-2°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,212 ft (369 m)
Area
0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density
682/sq mi
Coordinates
40.9616°N, 80.1483°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Lawrence County County
Nearest Airport
Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP) 16 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall40.3"
6% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun)4.33"
Driest Month (Feb)2.24"
Air Quality
AQI Median
40.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
66.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
44.8 / 100
Community Resilience
72.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Relatively Low
Avalanche
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.5.
Sep 25, 1998
2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania
M4.5
63 km
5 km
Jun 10, 2019
1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio
M4.0
135 km
2 km
Jan 26, 2001
8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio
M3.9
122 km
5 km
Mar 12, 2007
Ohio
M3.7
109 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2003
6 km NW of Perry, Ohio
M3.6
128 km
5 km
Aug 28, 2023
7 km SE of Madison, Ohio
M3.6
110 km
5 km
Oct 16, 1993
8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio
M3.6
109 km
5 km
Jun 20, 2006
9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio
M3.5
133 km
5 km
Mar 15, 1992
15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio
M3.5
140 km
5 km
Jan 26, 1991
1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio
M3.4
126 km
5 km
Jun 3, 2001
3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio
M3.4
117 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2004
2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio
M3.3
120 km
5 km
Jul 1, 2013
5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio
M3.2
133 km
5 km
Jan 9, 2008
6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio
M3.1
136 km
5 km
Mar 11, 2006
8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio
M3.1
138 km
5 km
Apr 25, 2010
2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio
M3.0
120 km
5 km
Mar 30, 2024
2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio
M3.0
77 km
6 km
Feb 23, 1995
3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio
M2.9
116 km
5 km
Aug 7, 2000
2 km S of Limaville, Ohio
M2.9
84 km
5 km
Jan 4, 2022
3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio
M2.8
137 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
328 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,106 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 31, 1985
EF5
88 km
47.0 mi
18
May 31, 1985
EF4
66 km
56.2 mi
16
May 31, 1985
EF4
79 km
29.0 mi
7
Jun 3, 1980
EF4
49 km
11.8 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
89 km
8.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
31 km
39.0 mi
9
May 31, 1985
EF3
82 km
23.0 mi
2
May 31, 1985
EF3
97 km
17.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
88 km
15.0 mi
0
Oct 12, 1978
EF3
67 km
7.3 mi
0
Jul 11, 1976
EF3
87 km
11.8 mi
1
May 2, 1972
EF3
57 km
7.9 mi
0
Aug 3, 1963
EF3
75 km
0.1 mi
2
Aug 5, 1956
EF3
51 km
0.1 mi
2
Mar 1, 1955
EF3
56 km
2.5 mi
1
Jun 26, 2024
EF2
75 km
10.8 mi
0
May 11, 2024
EF2
77 km
5.8 mi
0
May 7, 2024
EF2
69 km
15.3 mi
0
Aug 24, 2023
EF2
98 km
0.7 mi
0
Mar 31, 2022
EF2
67 km
8.6 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (628 acres, 1990).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1990
UNNAMED
628
85 km
2021
UNNAMED
586
97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
28°F (-2°C)
2.5 in
Coldest
February
28°F (-2°C)
2.2 in
Driest
March
37°F (3°C)
3.2 in
April
48°F (9°C)
3.2 in
May
58°F (14°C)
3.9 in
June
66°F (19°C)
4.3 in
Wettest
July
72°F (22°C)
4.1 in
Warmest
August
69°F (20°C)
3.7 in
September
62°F (17°C)
3.5 in
October
51°F (11°C)
2.8 in
November
41°F (5°C)
3.3 in
December
31°F (-1°C)
3.0 in
Lake Arthur Estates has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").