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Weather & Climate in New Pittsburg, OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
New Pittsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,180 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,180 ft (360 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 228/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8467°N, 82.0952°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ashland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mansfield Lahm Regional (MFD) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jun 10, 2019 | 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M4.0 | 107 km | 2 km |
| Mar 12, 2007 | Ohio | M3.7 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio | M3.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio | M3.4 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2017 | 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio | M3.4 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio | M3.2 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M3.1 | 118 km | 6 km |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio | M3.1 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada | M3.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio | M3.0 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Jun 5, 2011 | 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio | M3.0 | 20 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio | M3.0 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.0 | 134 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
396 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 56 fatalities, 895 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 31, 1985 | EF5 | 89 km | 47.0 mi | 18 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 45 km | 22.0 mi | 18 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 95 km | 21.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 12, 1992 | EF3 | 43 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 1992 | EF3 | 61 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF3 | 92 km | 29.0 mi | 1 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 65 km | 12.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 13, 1981 | EF3 | 78 km | 3.8 mi | 4 |
| Oct 12, 1978 | EF3 | 99 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1973 | EF3 | 68 km | 12.9 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1969 | EF3 | 97 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Sep 29, 1966 | EF3 | 81 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF3 | 90 km | 15.0 mi | 4 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF2 | 81 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF2 | 64 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | EF2 | 81 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | EF2 | 66 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | 96 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2019 | EF2 | 50 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2017 | EF2 | 61 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
New Pittsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.1").