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Weather & Climate in New Athens, OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
New Athens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°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 42.6 inches. The area receives 25.8 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 1,143 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,143 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1844°N, 80.9943°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Belmont County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh International (PIT) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Mar 12, 2007 | Ohio | M3.7 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Nov 20, 2013 | 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio | M3.5 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Jun 3, 2017 | 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio | M3.4 | 39 km | 2 km |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M3.1 | 58 km | 6 km |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio | M3.1 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio | M3.1 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2011 | 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio | M3.0 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio | M3.0 | 80 km | 6 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio | M3.0 | 62 km | 4 km |
| May 9, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.9 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio | M2.9 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio | M2.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.8 | 56 km | 2 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia | M2.8 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.8 | 150 km | 13 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio | M2.7 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2013 | 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.7 | 144 km | 21 km |
| Sep 4, 2011 | 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia | M2.6 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.6 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 7 km NNW of Vincent, Ohio | M2.5 | 104 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
239 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 17 fatalities, 402 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 1, 1986 | EF3 | 100 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF3 | 83 km | 39.0 mi | 9 |
| Oct 12, 1978 | EF3 | 69 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1969 | EF3 | 22 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Aug 3, 1963 | EF3 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF2 | 97 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2024 | EF2 | 80 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 2024 | EF2 | 47 km | 15.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | EF2 | 43 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2022 | EF2 | 43 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF2 | 42 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | 49 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | 2 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 2006 | EF2 | 82 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2003 | EF2 | 54 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF2 | 86 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2000 | EF2 | 20 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1998 | EF2 | 54 km | 0.3 mi | 1 |
| Jul 12, 1992 | EF2 | 98 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 1990 | EF2 | 72 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in |
New Athens has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.3").