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Weather & Climate in North Olmsted, OH

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

North Olmsted experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°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 41.0 inches. The area receives 63.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 768 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Area11.7 sq mi (30.2 km²)
Population Density2,745/sq mi
Coordinates41.4149°N, 81.9191°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCuyahoga County County
Nearest AirportCleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 63.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.1 / 100
Community Resilience98.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 128 km 5 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 49 km 2 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 110 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 47 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 74 km 5 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 86 km 5 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 82 km 5 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 74 km 5 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 79 km 5 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 120 km 3 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 110 km 5 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 41 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 81 km 5 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 67 km 5 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 60 km 5 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 53 km 5 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 93 km 5 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 45 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 92 km 6 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 81 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

306 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 45 fatalities, 776 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 69 km 47.0 mi 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 34 km 22.0 mi 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 22 km 7.0 mi 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 49 km 8.0 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 77 km 15.0 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 24 km 12.0 mi 1
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 47 km 12.9 mi 0
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 31 km 4.5 mi 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 91 km 10.3 mi 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 70 km 0.7 mi 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 34 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 69 km 8.7 mi 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 91 km 17.0 mi 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 92 km 0.6 mi 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 71 km 11.5 mi 0
Jun 22, 2006 EF2 89 km 6.0 mi 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 68 km 12.0 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 58 km 9.5 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 52 km 5.0 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 37 km 10.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1823 LAKE ERIE Unknown 2.7 m — 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.9 in

North Olmsted has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").

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