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Weather & Climate in Napoleon, OH

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

Napoleon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°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 37.3 inches. The area receives 24.7 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 673 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density1,379/sq mi
Coordinates41.3980°N, 84.1250°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHenry County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 24.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.3 / 100
Community Resilience90.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 143 km 4 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 122 km 3 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 113 km 5 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 121 km 5 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 115 km 5 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 113 km 5 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 106 km 5 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 73 km 5 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 148 km 5 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 69 km 5 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 56 km 6 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 73 km 5 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 57 km 6 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 101 km 5 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 122 km 18 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 53 km 5 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 92 km 5 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 106 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

445 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 129 fatalities, 1,908 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 52 km 8.8 mi 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 87 km 52.8 mi 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 83 km 2.8 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 85 km 80.5 mi 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 67 km 32.5 mi 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 53 km 5.6 mi 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 95 km 90.3 mi 23
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 63 km 5.4 mi 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 27 km 118.0 mi 17
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 98 km 31.3 mi 3
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 72 km 5.2 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 86 km 21.0 mi 1
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 63 km 32.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 53 km 5.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 80 km 21.0 mi 1
May 15, 1986 EF3 92 km 1.2 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 26 km 5.0 mi 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 47 km 8.7 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 67 km 0.3 mi 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 61 km 50.1 mi 6
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Napoleon has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.7").

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