Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Millersport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°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 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 926 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average
29°F (-2°C)
July Average
73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days
293 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
926 ft (282 m)
Area
0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density
966/sq mi
Coordinates
39.8964°N, 82.5420°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Fairfield County County
Nearest Airport
John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) 20 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall40.3"
6% above US avg
Wettest Month (May)4.29"
Driest Month (Feb)2.28"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
72.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
16.0 / 100
Community Resilience
86.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
25 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
117 km
10 km
Nov 20, 2013
2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio
M3.5
58 km
8 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
74 km
10 km
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
107 km
2 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
113 km
8 km
Aug 31, 2011
3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio
M3.1
101 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2025
2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
M3.1
109 km
26 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
90 km
5 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
85 km
6 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
114 km
4 km
Jun 5, 2011
5 km W of Lodi, Ohio
M3.0
132 km
5 km
Apr 25, 2020
2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky
M2.9
136 km
27 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
85 km
5 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
119 km
5 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
122 km
5 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
87 km
2 km
Feb 3, 2025
0 km NE of Reno, Ohio
M2.8
114 km
10 km
Nov 25, 1998
1 km SSW of New London, Ohio
M2.7
131 km
5 km
Sep 4, 2011
3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia
M2.6
126 km
5 km
Mar 8, 2016
0 km N of Thurman, Ohio
M2.6
111 km
20 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
324 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 351 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002
EF3
99 km
9.0 mi
0
Oct 13, 1999
EF3
50 km
3.6 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
34 km
29.0 mi
1
Jun 13, 1981
EF3
74 km
3.8 mi
4
Feb 22, 1971
EF3
34 km
6.8 mi
0
Sep 3, 1970
EF3
46 km
2.3 mi
0
Nov 16, 1965
EF3
92 km
3.8 mi
0
Jun 5, 2024
EF2
43 km
1.3 mi
0
Apr 2, 2024
EF2
91 km
1.9 mi
0
Mar 14, 2024
EF2
99 km
19.5 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
27 km
14.0 mi
0
Jun 8, 2022
EF2
60 km
9.1 mi
0
Oct 15, 2021
EF2
90 km
0.9 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF2
46 km
5.3 mi
0
Nov 5, 2017
EF2
95 km
1.1 mi
0
Apr 20, 2011
EF2
15 km
3.9 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
60 km
3.3 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
19 km
7.0 mi
0
Oct 11, 2006
EF2
30 km
0.5 mi
0
Oct 11, 2006
EF2
50 km
0.5 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
58 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
55 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
55 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
29°F (-2°C)
2.4 in
Coldest
February
30°F (-1°C)
2.3 in
Driest
March
40°F (4°C)
3.3 in
April
50°F (10°C)
3.6 in
May
60°F (16°C)
4.3 in
Wettest
June
69°F (21°C)
3.9 in
July
73°F (23°C)
4.3 in
Warmest
August
71°F (22°C)
3.9 in
September
65°F (18°C)
3.0 in
October
53°F (12°C)
2.5 in
November
43°F (6°C)
3.3 in
December
33°F (0°C)
2.9 in
Millersport has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.3").