Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
New Baltimore experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°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 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 644 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average
53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average
30°F (-1°C)
July Average
76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days
293 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
644 ft (196 m)
Area
1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density
918/sq mi
Coordinates
39.2724°N, 84.6657°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Hamilton County County
Nearest Airport
Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (HAO) 10 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall45.0"
19% above US avg
Wettest Month (May)4.61"
Driest Month (Feb)2.60"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
96.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability
43.9 / 100
Community Resilience
86.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very High
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively High
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Very High
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.8.
Sep 12, 2004
4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana
M3.8
93 km
2 km
Feb 19, 1995
8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio
M3.6
104 km
10 km
Sep 8, 1990
5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky
M3.3
143 km
0 km
Apr 17, 1990
8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio
M3.0
133 km
5 km
Apr 4, 1994
2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio
M2.9
127 km
5 km
Aug 20, 2015
6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
M2.8
143 km
34 km
Mar 17, 1999
2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio
M2.8
92 km
0 km
May 11, 2015
5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky
M2.6
111 km
11 km
Jul 23, 2013
6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky
M2.6
88 km
4 km
Jan 28, 2024
3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky
M2.5
104 km
15 km
Jan 4, 1999
9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky
M2.5
143 km
10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
523 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 81 fatalities, 2,948 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974
EF5
38 km
20.8 mi
3
Apr 3, 1974
EF5
66 km
31.3 mi
36
May 27, 2019
EF4
64 km
18.2 mi
0
Mar 2, 2012
EF4
54 km
9.9 mi
4
Sep 20, 2000
EF4
72 km
9.0 mi
1
Apr 9, 1999
EF4
26 km
10.0 mi
4
Nov 22, 1992
EF4
83 km
26.7 mi
1
Jun 2, 1990
EF4
23 km
33.0 mi
0
Jul 9, 1980
EF4
80 km
11.0 mi
2
Apr 3, 1974
EF4
77 km
27.1 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF4
19 km
19.8 mi
2
Apr 3, 1974
EF4
92 km
35.6 mi
4
Apr 3, 1974
EF4
100 km
18.9 mi
0
Apr 23, 1968
EF4
72 km
78.7 mi
6
Apr 23, 1968
EF4
39 km
24.1 mi
1
May 27, 2019
EF3
80 km
10.5 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF3
73 km
9.9 mi
0
May 14, 2014
EF3
84 km
8.9 mi
0
Mar 2, 2012
EF3
68 km
8.7 mi
3
Mar 2, 2012
EF3
56 km
20.4 mi
3
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 acres, 1998).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1998
JPG 09 1
6,113
79 km
2005
RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06
5,054
78 km
2007
UNITS 8-9 2008
4,316
80 km
2006
UNIT 19 06 WUI
3,412
81 km
2003
WUI 3 03
3,372
75 km
2010
WUI UNIT 28K
3,230
72 km
1999
UNNAMED
3,122
75 km
2002
UNIT 8
2,753
81 km
2005
UNIT 3 05
2,511
75 km
2001
01 UNIT 16
2,361
77 km
2011
WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011
2,215
81 km
2004
UNIT 19
2,004
81 km
2003
UNIT 8 03
1,971
80 km
2008
FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008
1,942
78 km
2000
JPG 14
1,908
79 km
2003
UNIT 16 03
1,809
78 km
2002
UNIT 9
1,485
80 km
1995
UNNAMED
1,462
78 km
2010
TRACER
1,408
73 km
2007
UNNAMED
1,334
76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
30°F (-1°C)
2.7 in
Coldest
February
32°F (0°C)
2.6 in
Driest
March
43°F (6°C)
3.9 in
April
52°F (11°C)
4.0 in
May
63°F (17°C)
4.6 in
Wettest
June
71°F (22°C)
3.8 in
July
76°F (24°C)
4.0 in
Warmest
August
74°F (23°C)
3.7 in
September
67°F (19°C)
3.0 in
October
55°F (13°C)
3.0 in
November
44°F (7°C)
3.5 in
December
34°F (1°C)
3.2 in
New Baltimore has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.6").