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Weather & Climate in Milford, OH

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Milford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°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 517 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation517 ft (158 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density1,759/sq mi
Coordinates39.1652°N, 84.2848°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClermont County County
Nearest AirportButler County Regional/Hogan Field (HAO)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience67.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 128 km 2 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 70 km 10 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 117 km 0 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 150 km 26 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 127 km 27 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 138 km 5 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 139 km 34 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 60 km 0 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 80 km 11 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 59 km 4 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 133 km 20 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 74 km 15 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 123 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

471 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 75 fatalities, 2,917 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 56 km 20.8 mi 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 56 km 31.3 mi 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 75 km 18.2 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 51 km 9.9 mi 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 60 km 9.0 mi 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 10 km 10.0 mi 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 93 km 26.7 mi 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 55 km 33.0 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 17 km 19.8 mi 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 27.1 mi 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 7 km 24.1 mi 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 56 km 78.7 mi 6
May 27, 2019 EF3 92 km 10.5 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 69 km 9.9 mi 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 69 km 8.9 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 97 km 8.7 mi 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 37 km 20.4 mi 3
May 10, 2003 EF3 78 km 25.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 36 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 57 km 15.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WUI UNIT 28K (3,230 acres, 2010).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 100 km
2000 JPG 5 1,013 99 km
2004 UNIT 30 938 99 km
2013 NON-WUI HAZARD FUELS PRESCRIBED FIRE 934 99 km
2009 UNIT 30D SPRING 2009 921 99 km
2002 UNIT 1 707 100 km
2003 UNIT 5 03 688 98 km
2005 UNIT 31 05 649 99 km
2005 UNIT 5 05 633 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 4.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Milford has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").

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