Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lore City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. 81% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 843 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average
29°F (-1°C)
July Average
74°F (23°C)
Geography
Elevation
843 ft (257 m)
Area
0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density
1,136/sq mi
Coordinates
39.9832°N, 81.4601°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Noble County County
Nearest Airport
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 44 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall17.4"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.46"
Driest Month (Feb)2.41"
Air Quality
AQI Median
40.0
Rating
Good
Good Days %
81.2%
Unhealthy Days
0
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
13.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
63.0 / 100
Community Resilience
33.6 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Very Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.7.
Mar 12, 2007
Ohio
M3.7
144 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio
M3.5
87 km
8 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
121 km
10 km
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
16 km
2 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
140 km
8 km
Aug 31, 2011
3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio
M3.1
53 km
5 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
10 km
5 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
14 km
6 km
Mar 30, 2024
2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio
M3.0
107 km
6 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
40 km
4 km
Jun 5, 2011
5 km W of Lodi, Ohio
M3.0
128 km
5 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
15 km
5 km
Aug 7, 2000
2 km S of Limaville, Ohio
M2.9
112 km
5 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
121 km
5 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
12 km
2 km
Feb 3, 2025
0 km NE of Reno, Ohio
M2.8
68 km
10 km
Jul 30, 2013
12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia
M2.8
136 km
13 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
67 km
5 km
May 17, 2010
2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio
M2.7
140 km
5 km
Nov 25, 1998
1 km SSW of New London, Ohio
M2.7
145 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
206 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 156 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Sep 16, 2010
EF3
96 km
9.1 mi
1
Oct 1, 1986
EF3
96 km
1.0 mi
0
May 8, 1969
EF3
42 km
2.0 mi
1
Jun 5, 2024
EF2
60 km
1.3 mi
0
May 7, 2024
EF2
87 km
15.3 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
33 km
4.1 mi
0
Aug 1, 2022
EF2
79 km
1.8 mi
0
Oct 21, 2021
EF2
86 km
15.7 mi
0
Jul 29, 2021
EF2
82 km
6.2 mi
0
Jul 29, 2021
EF2
45 km
2.7 mi
0
Apr 20, 2011
EF2
87 km
3.9 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
98 km
11.5 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
84 km
7.0 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
93 km
3.3 mi
0
Jun 22, 2006
EF2
76 km
6.0 mi
0
Nov 12, 2003
EF2
52 km
3.5 mi
0
Nov 12, 2003
EF2
99 km
12.0 mi
0
Jul 10, 2003
EF2
83 km
2.5 mi
0
Apr 28, 2002
EF2
97 km
7.2 mi
0
May 23, 2000
EF2
52 km
3.0 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
83 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
84 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
29°F (-1°C)
3.3 in
Coldest
February
32°F (0°C)
2.4 in
Driest
March
42°F (5°C)
3.3 in
April
53°F (12°C)
3.8 in
May
63°F (17°C)
4.2 in
June
70°F (21°C)
4.5 in
Wettest
July
74°F (23°C)
4.0 in
Warmest
August
73°F (23°C)
3.5 in
September
66°F (19°C)
3.5 in
October
54°F (12°C)
2.9 in
November
43°F (6°C)
3.0 in
December
34°F (1°C)
3.0 in
Lore City has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").