Sign In Register

Weather & Climate in New Paris, OH

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

New Paris experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°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 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,042 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,042 ft (318 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,808/sq mi
Coordinates39.8567°N, 84.7919°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPreble County County
Nearest AirportJames M Cox Dayton International (DAY)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.9 / 100
Community Resilience66.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 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 80 km 2 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 140 km 10 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 67 km 5 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 69 km 5 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 115 km 5 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 147 km 0 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 122 km 5 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 147 km 4 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 91 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

553 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 71 fatalities, 2,732 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 99 km 20.8 mi 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 68 km 31.3 mi 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 28 km 18.2 mi 0
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 73 km 9.0 mi 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 79 km 10.0 mi 4
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 99 km 13.2 mi 0
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 99 km 2.8 mi 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 72 km 33.0 mi 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 65 km 11.0 mi 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 19.8 mi 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 18.9 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 46 km 18.0 mi 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 95 km 24.1 mi 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 92 km 52.5 mi 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 65 km 18.4 mi 3
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 92 km 63.1 mi 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 46 km 41.3 mi 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 91 km 31.3 mi 3
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 97 km 6.4 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 59 km 9.9 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

New Paris has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.2").

View full profile of New Paris, OH →