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Weather & Climate in Newport CDP (Washington County), OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Newport CDP (Washington County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°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 45.4 inches. The area receives 23.8 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 768 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 760/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3980°N, 81.2208°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pleasants County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Nov 20, 2013 | 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio | M3.5 | 85 km | 8 km |
| May 24, 2017 | 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio | M3.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia | M3.4 | 93 km | 0 km |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio | M3.4 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Jun 3, 2017 | 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio | M3.4 | 58 km | 2 km |
| Mar 31, 2013 | West Virginia | M3.4 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio | M3.1 | 129 km | 26 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio | M3.1 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio | M3.1 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M3.1 | 60 km | 6 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio | M3.0 | 30 km | 4 km |
| Jun 28, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia | M3.0 | 130 km | 7 km |
| May 9, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.9 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio | M2.8 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.8 | 61 km | 2 km |
| Jan 10, 2012 | 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia | M2.8 | 97 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2002 | 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio | M2.8 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia | M2.8 | 4 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.8 | 68 km | 13 km |
| Jul 20, 2013 | 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.7 | 63 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
112 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 71 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF3 | 56 km | 9.1 mi | 1 |
| Oct 1, 1986 | EF3 | 39 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | EF2 | 47 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2022 | EF2 | 91 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | 90 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF2 | 89 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2003 | EF2 | 40 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1998 | EF2 | 47 km | 0.3 mi | 1 |
| Jan 8, 1998 | EF2 | 26 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 10, 1986 | EF2 | 82 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 28, 1981 | EF2 | 7 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1981 | EF2 | 76 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1981 | EF2 | 94 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1978 | EF2 | 83 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1973 | EF2 | 95 km | 12.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 1971 | EF2 | 41 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1971 | EF2 | 82 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 22, 1970 | EF2 | 89 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1968 | EF2 | 78 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1968 | EF2 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 (1,050 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 | 1,050 | 80 km |
| 2021 | LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12 | 1,037 | 83 km |
| 2022 | LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19 | 936 | 84 km |
| 2022 | LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24 | 709 | 79 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Newport CDP (Washington County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.7").