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Weather & Climate in Northgate, OH

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

Northgate experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°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 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 881 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation881 ft (269 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density2,603/sq mi
Coordinates39.2530°N, 84.5927°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHamilton County County
Nearest AirportButler County Regional/Hogan Field (HAO)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
19% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.9 / 100
Community Resilience86.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 100 km 2 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 98 km 10 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 138 km 0 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 136 km 5 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 129 km 5 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 141 km 34 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 86 km 0 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 105 km 11 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 82 km 4 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 98 km 15 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 139 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

512 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 81 fatalities, 2,917 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 63 km 31.3 mi 36
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 40 km 20.8 mi 3
May 27, 2019 EF4 65 km 18.2 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 52 km 9.9 mi 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 69 km 9.0 mi 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 19 km 10.0 mi 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 84 km 26.7 mi 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 28 km 33.0 mi 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 86 km 11.0 mi 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 13 km 19.8 mi 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 35.6 mi 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 79 km 27.1 mi 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 68 km 78.7 mi 6
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 33 km 24.1 mi 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 81 km 10.5 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 71 km 9.9 mi 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 80 km 8.9 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 51 km 20.4 mi 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 73 km 8.7 mi 3
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 96 km 9.7 mi 1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 acres, 1998).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 83 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 82 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 84 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 85 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 79 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 77 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 80 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 85 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 80 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 81 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 85 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 86 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 84 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 82 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 83 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 82 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 84 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 82 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 78 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Northgate has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.6").

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