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Weather & Climate in Montrose-Ghent, OH

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

Montrose-Ghent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°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 40.6 inches. The area receives 35.7 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 1,022 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,022 ft (312 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²)
Population Density633/sq mi
Coordinates41.1567°N, 81.6436°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySummit County County
Nearest AirportAkron Fulton International (AKC)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.0 / 100
Community Resilience81.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 111 km 5 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 60 km 2 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 112 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 26 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 81 km 5 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 85 km 5 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 80 km 5 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 83 km 5 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 90 km 5 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 141 km 2 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 45 km 5 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 111 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 84 km 5 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 77 km 5 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 143 km 6 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 141 km 5 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 65 km 5 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 73 km 5 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 84 km 5 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 129 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

361 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 49 fatalities, 855 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 42 km 47.0 mi 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 51 km 22.0 mi 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 14 km 8.0 mi 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 31 km 7.0 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 62 km 15.0 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 19 km 12.0 mi 1
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 73 km 7.3 mi 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 19 km 12.9 mi 0
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 34 km 4.5 mi 0
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 79 km 0.1 mi 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 82 km 2.5 mi 1
May 7, 2024 EF2 95 km 15.3 mi 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 59 km 0.7 mi 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 32 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 89 km 8.7 mi 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 80 km 6.2 mi 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 95 km 17.0 mi 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 93 km 6.7 mi 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 50 km 11.5 mi 0
Jun 22, 2006 EF2 61 km 6.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1823 LAKE ERIE Unknown 2.7 m — 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Montrose-Ghent has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").

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