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Weather & Climate in Magnetic Springs, OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Magnetic Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°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 40.5 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 937 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 937 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,552/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3537°N, 83.2627°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Feb 19, 1995 | 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio | M3.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2013 | 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio | M3.5 | 136 km | 8 km |
| May 24, 2017 | 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio | M3.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1990 | 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio | M3.0 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2011 | 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio | M3.0 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio | M2.9 | 97 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2006 | 2 km E of Lima, Ohio | M2.8 | 81 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio | M2.7 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio | M2.7 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio | M2.6 | 143 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio | M2.6 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Feb 11, 2015 | 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio | M2.6 | 141 km | 20 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio | M2.5 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 1990 | 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio | M2.5 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio | M2.5 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Feb 7, 2016 | 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio | M2.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
458 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 867 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 20, 2000 | EF4 | 99 km | 9.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 95 km | 18.4 mi | 3 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 93 km | 32.5 mi | 13 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF3 | 79 km | 31.3 mi | 3 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 97 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 2014 | EF3 | 90 km | 8.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 24 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 83 km | 21.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 13, 1999 | EF3 | 87 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF3 | 50 km | 29.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 13, 1981 | EF3 | 35 km | 3.8 mi | 4 |
| May 10, 1973 | EF3 | 99 km | 50.1 mi | 6 |
| May 10, 1973 | EF3 | 50 km | 89.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1971 | EF3 | 89 km | 31.5 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1971 | EF3 | 58 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 22, 1971 | EF3 | 51 km | 6.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1970 | EF3 | 82 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 1965 | EF3 | 97 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF3 | 80 km | 15.0 mi | 4 |
| Jul 28, 1961 | EF3 | 78 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in |
Magnetic Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.9").