Weather & Climate in Matamoras (New Matamoras), OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matamoras (New Matamoras) 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 628 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
628 ft (191 m)
Area
0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density
3,023/sq mi
Coordinates
39.5184°N, 81.0733°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Pleasants County County
Nearest Airport
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 23 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Jul)4.25"
Driest Month (Feb)2.56"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
20.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability
76.3 / 100
Community Resilience
67.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Very Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Relatively Low
Avalanche
Very 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
98 km
8 km
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
48 km
2 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
125 km
10 km
Apr 4, 2010
14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia
M3.4
103 km
0 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
126 km
8 km
Mar 31, 2013
West Virginia
M3.4
99 km
8 km
Feb 3, 2025
2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
M3.1
146 km
26 km
Aug 31, 2011
3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio
M3.1
34 km
5 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
55 km
5 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
57 km
6 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
22 km
4 km
Jun 28, 1991
4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia
M3.0
145 km
7 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
56 km
5 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
21 km
5 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
95 km
5 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
57 km
2 km
Jul 30, 2013
12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia
M2.8
77 km
13 km
Feb 3, 2025
0 km NE of Reno, Ohio
M2.8
31 km
10 km
Jan 10, 2012
14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia
M2.8
107 km
0 km
Jul 20, 2013
6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia
M2.7
71 km
21 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
127 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 84 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Sep 16, 2010
EF3
74 km
9.1 mi
1
Oct 1, 1986
EF3
35 km
1.0 mi
0
May 8, 1969
EF3
88 km
2.0 mi
1
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
34 km
4.1 mi
0
Aug 1, 2022
EF2
73 km
1.8 mi
0
Oct 21, 2021
EF2
93 km
15.7 mi
0
Jul 29, 2021
EF2
75 km
2.7 mi
0
Jul 10, 2003
EF2
58 km
2.5 mi
0
May 23, 2000
EF2
93 km
3.0 mi
0
Jun 27, 1998
EF2
41 km
0.3 mi
1
Jan 8, 1998
EF2
45 km
2.0 mi
0
Mar 10, 1986
EF2
82 km
5.0 mi
1
Jul 28, 1981
EF2
22 km
6.2 mi
0
Jun 21, 1981
EF2
62 km
1.0 mi
0
Jun 13, 1981
EF2
92 km
2.3 mi
0
Jun 7, 1978
EF2
78 km
0.8 mi
0
Aug 14, 1973
EF2
96 km
12.5 mi
0
Jul 24, 1971
EF2
50 km
1.0 mi
0
Jul 13, 1971
EF2
73 km
2.0 mi
0
Sep 26, 1970
EF2
99 km
0.1 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
92 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
95 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
96 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
29°F (-2°C)
2.7 in
Coldest
February
32°F (0°C)
2.6 in
Driest
March
42°F (5°C)
3.5 in
April
51°F (11°C)
3.5 in
May
61°F (16°C)
4.0 in
June
69°F (20°C)
3.9 in
July
72°F (22°C)
4.3 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
71°F (22°C)
3.9 in
September
65°F (18°C)
3.1 in
October
53°F (12°C)
2.8 in
November
43°F (6°C)
3.4 in
December
34°F (1°C)
3.1 in
Matamoras (New Matamoras) has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").