Weather & Climate in Oak Harbor, OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oak Harbor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,607/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5051°N, 83.1350°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ottawa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
29 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 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Mar 12, 2007 | Ohio | M3.7 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Michigan | M3.4 | 69 km | 3 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio | M3.4 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 148 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 | 103 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2006 | 2 km E of Lima, Ohio | M2.8 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.8 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.8 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio | M2.8 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.7 | 141 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio | M2.7 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio | M2.7 | 78 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio | M2.7 | 19 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada | M2.6 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 6 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.6 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.6 | 145 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio | M2.6 | 30 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
360 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 79 fatalities, 1,390 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF4 | 34 km | 8.8 mi | 7 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 80 km | 22.0 mi | 18 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 43 km | 5.6 mi | 18 |
| May 12, 1956 | EF4 | 83 km | 6.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1953 | EF4 | 47 km | 5.4 mi | 4 |
| Jun 8, 1953 | EF4 | 71 km | 118.0 mi | 17 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 45 km | 21.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 12, 1992 | EF3 | 100 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 61 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 46 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1973 | EF3 | 39 km | 50.1 mi | 6 |
| Jun 2, 1971 | EF3 | 97 km | 31.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1971 | EF3 | 86 km | 39.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1969 | EF3 | 78 km | 13.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF3 | 48 km | 15.0 mi | 4 |
| Apr 17, 1963 | EF3 | 49 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 20, 1957 | EF3 | 100 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF2 | 64 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | EF2 | 4 km | 3.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | EF2 | 48 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in |
Oak Harbor has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").