Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Macksburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average
29°F (-2°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
297 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
682 ft (208 m)
Area
0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density
505/sq mi
Coordinates
39.6311°N, 81.4568°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Noble County County
Nearest Airport
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 20 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Jul)4.21"
Driest Month (Feb)2.48"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
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
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.5.
Nov 20, 2013
2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio
M3.5
67 km
8 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
98 km
10 km
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
35 km
2 km
Apr 4, 2010
14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia
M3.4
124 km
0 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
109 km
8 km
Mar 31, 2013
West Virginia
M3.4
122 km
8 km
Feb 3, 2025
2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
M3.1
125 km
26 km
Aug 31, 2011
3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio
M3.1
14 km
5 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
30 km
5 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
28 km
6 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
19 km
4 km
Mar 30, 2024
2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio
M3.0
145 km
6 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
27 km
5 km
Aug 7, 2000
2 km S of Limaville, Ohio
M2.9
150 km
5 km
Jan 10, 2012
14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia
M2.8
128 km
0 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
85 km
5 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
30 km
2 km
Feb 3, 2025
0 km NE of Reno, Ohio
M2.8
29 km
10 km
Jul 30, 2013
12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia
M2.8
100 km
13 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
30 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
156 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 116 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Sep 16, 2010
EF3
60 km
9.1 mi
1
Oct 1, 1986
EF3
69 km
1.0 mi
0
May 8, 1969
EF3
78 km
2.0 mi
1
Jun 5, 2024
EF2
79 km
1.3 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
34 km
4.1 mi
0
Aug 1, 2022
EF2
90 km
1.8 mi
0
Jul 29, 2021
EF2
73 km
2.7 mi
0
Apr 20, 2011
EF2
97 km
3.9 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
82 km
7.0 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
73 km
3.3 mi
0
Nov 12, 2003
EF2
91 km
3.5 mi
0
Jul 10, 2003
EF2
46 km
2.5 mi
0
May 23, 2000
EF2
86 km
3.0 mi
0
Jun 27, 1998
EF2
20 km
0.3 mi
1
Jan 8, 1998
EF2
46 km
2.0 mi
0
Mar 10, 1986
EF2
49 km
5.0 mi
1
Jul 28, 1981
EF2
27 km
6.2 mi
0
Jun 21, 1981
EF2
96 km
1.0 mi
0
Jun 13, 1981
EF2
61 km
2.3 mi
0
Jun 13, 1981
EF2
79 km
2.0 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
62 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
64 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
65 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
29°F (-2°C)
2.5 in
Coldest
February
32°F (0°C)
2.5 in
Driest
March
42°F (5°C)
3.4 in
April
51°F (11°C)
3.4 in
May
61°F (16°C)
3.9 in
June
69°F (20°C)
3.8 in
July
72°F (22°C)
4.2 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
72°F (22°C)
3.9 in
September
65°F (18°C)
3.1 in
October
53°F (12°C)
2.7 in
November
43°F (6°C)
3.2 in
December
34°F (1°C)
3.0 in
Macksburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.5").