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Weather & Climate in Newport CDP (Shelby County), OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Newport CDP (Shelby County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°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 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2952°N, 84.3694°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Shelby County County |
| Nearest Airport | James M Cox Dayton International (DAY) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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
7 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 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Apr 17, 1990 | 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio | M3.0 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio | M2.9 | 12 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2006 | 2 km E of Lima, Ohio | M2.8 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio | M2.6 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio | M2.5 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 1990 | 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio | M2.5 | 109 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
494 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 72 fatalities, 2,134 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 79 km | 31.3 mi | 36 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF4 | 53 km | 18.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF4 | 64 km | 52.8 mi | 4 |
| Sep 20, 2000 | EF4 | 79 km | 9.0 mi | 1 |
| Feb 18, 1992 | EF4 | 51 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 81 km | 18.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 6 km | 18.4 mi | 3 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 58 km | 32.5 mi | 13 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 90 km | 52.5 mi | 4 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF3 | 66 km | 41.3 mi | 1 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF3 | 30 km | 31.3 mi | 3 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 37 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 92 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 39 km | 10.8 mi | 1 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 63 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 2014 | EF3 | 82 km | 8.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 63 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 70 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2001 | EF3 | 62 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF3 | 66 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in |
Newport CDP (Shelby County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.0").