Weather & Climate in Miller, OH

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

Miller experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 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 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 572 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	53.9°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	572 ft (174 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	471/sq mi
Coordinates	38.5329°N, 82.3064°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Cabell County County
Nearest Airport	Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"

11% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.76"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	85.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	59.2 / 100
Community Resilience	73.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

42 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	120 km	10 km
Nov 20, 2013	2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio	M3.5	102 km	8 km
Apr 4, 2010	14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia	M3.4	121 km	0 km
Mar 31, 2013	West Virginia	M3.4	129 km	8 km
Apr 24, 2009	7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio	M3.4	41 km	8 km
May 24, 2017	1 km S of McArthur, Ohio	M3.4	79 km	10 km
Sep 8, 1990	5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky	M3.3	133 km	0 km
Aug 31, 2011	3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio	M3.1	131 km	5 km
Feb 3, 2025	2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio	M3.1	49 km	26 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	91 km	7 km
Apr 25, 2020	2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky	M2.9	58 km	27 km
Aug 31, 2011	2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia	M2.8	132 km	5 km
Feb 3, 2025	0 km NE of Reno, Ohio	M2.8	123 km	10 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio	M2.8	135 km	0 km
May 6, 2002	3 km SE of Racine, Ohio	M2.8	59 km	5 km
Jan 10, 2012	14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia	M2.8	123 km	0 km
Jul 30, 2013	12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia	M2.8	126 km	13 km
Jul 20, 2013	6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia	M2.7	130 km	21 km
Jun 21, 2017	1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia	M2.7	87 km	17 km
Feb 8, 2005	15 km E of Vansant, Virginia	M2.7	150 km	9 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

131 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 162 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968	EF5	47 km	34.0 mi	7
Sep 16, 2010	EF3	83 km	9.1 mi	1
Apr 23, 1968	EF3	60 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF3	35 km	6.9 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF3	69 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	48 km	1.1 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	72 km	1.9 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	45 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 4, 2016	EF2	56 km	2.6 mi	0
Sep 16, 2010	EF2	97 km	3.3 mi	0
Jul 10, 2003	EF2	98 km	2.5 mi	0
May 8, 2002	EF2	38 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 2000	EF2	26 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 16, 1982	EF2	89 km	9.0 mi	0
Jul 12, 1980	EF2	67 km	29.6 mi	0
Sep 29, 1972	EF2	96 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 23, 1968	EF2	58 km	4.9 mi	0
Mar 13, 1967	EF2	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF2	90 km	1.0 mi	0
May 26, 1962	EF2	100 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY (61,231 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	BRUSHY	61,231	71 km
1987	UNNAMED	38,312	86 km
1991	KAYFORD MOUNTAIN	31,509	100 km
1991	JENNINGS CREEK	29,308	73 km
1987	UNNAMED	27,317	87 km
1991	WHITE OAK BRANCH	25,550	68 km
1987	UNNAMED	21,562	79 km
1987	UNNAMED	20,994	99 km
1991	BROWNS BRANCH	17,324	92 km
1987	RUCKERS BRANCH	14,744	71 km
1987	UNNAMED	14,554	67 km
1991	UNNAMED	14,264	94 km
1991	ROCK HOUSE BRANCH	13,056	82 km
1991	TOMS BRANCH	11,849	96 km
1991	BRUSHY FORK	10,704	99 km
1991	LEFT FORK	10,196	73 km
1991	UNNAMED	10,183	76 km
1995	UNNAMED	10,148	84 km
1991	CANE ROCK	9,017	72 km
1987	PINE CREEK	8,864	92 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	2.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	2.9 in
March	44°F (6°C)	3.7 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.6 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.2 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.6 in
July	75°F (24°C)	4.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in
September	67°F (19°C)	3.2 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.0 in
November	45°F (7°C)	3.4 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.4 in

Miller has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.9").

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