Weather & Climate in Oakwood village (Cuyahoga County), OH

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

Oakwood village (Cuyahoga County) 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 1,038 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.4°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,038 ft (316 m)
Area	3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density	1,022/sq mi
Coordinates	41.3673°N, 81.5037°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Cuyahoga County County
Nearest Airport	Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"

8% above US avg

Snowfall 63.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	64.1 / 100
Community Resilience	98.7 / 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

44 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	94 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2019	1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio	M4.0	35 km	2 km
Jan 26, 2001	8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio	M3.9	87 km	5 km
Mar 12, 2007	Ohio	M3.7	14 km	5 km
Jun 30, 2003	6 km NW of Perry, Ohio	M3.6	54 km	5 km
Aug 28, 2023	7 km SE of Madison, Ohio	M3.6	60 km	5 km
Oct 16, 1993	8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio	M3.6	55 km	5 km
Jun 20, 2006	9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio	M3.5	57 km	5 km
Mar 15, 1992	15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio	M3.5	64 km	5 km
Jun 3, 2001	3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio	M3.4	86 km	5 km
Jan 26, 1991	1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio	M3.4	19 km	5 km
Jun 30, 2004	2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio	M3.3	58 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2013	5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio	M3.2	51 km	5 km
Jan 9, 2008	6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M3.1	40 km	5 km
Mar 11, 2006	8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M3.1	47 km	5 km
Jun 5, 2011	5 km W of Lodi, Ohio	M3.0	61 km	5 km
Feb 23, 2011	18 km NE of Leamington, Canada	M3.0	117 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2024	2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio	M3.0	64 km	6 km
Apr 25, 2010	2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio	M3.0	58 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	2 km S of Limaville, Ohio	M2.9	54 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

313 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 77 fatalities, 1,029 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 31, 1985	EF5	35 km	47.0 mi	18
May 31, 1985	EF4	95 km	14.0 mi	12
May 31, 1985	EF4	83 km	56.2 mi	16
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	64 km	22.0 mi	18
Jul 12, 1992	EF3	44 km	7.0 mi	0
Jul 12, 1992	EF3	27 km	8.0 mi	0
May 31, 1985	EF3	43 km	15.0 mi	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	13 km	12.0 mi	1
Oct 12, 1978	EF3	80 km	7.3 mi	0
Jun 3, 1973	EF3	20 km	12.9 mi	0
Sep 29, 1966	EF3	10 km	4.5 mi	0
Aug 5, 1956	EF3	71 km	0.1 mi	2
Mar 1, 1955	EF3	71 km	2.5 mi	1
Aug 24, 2023	EF2	7 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 24, 2023	EF2	37 km	0.7 mi	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	93 km	6.2 mi	0
Nov 5, 2017	EF2	73 km	6.7 mi	0
Sep 16, 2010	EF2	76 km	11.5 mi	0
Jun 22, 2006	EF2	86 km	6.0 mi	0
Nov 12, 2003	EF2	73 km	12.0 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	—	111 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)	2.2 in	Coldest, Driest
March	38°F (3°C)	3.0 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.2 in
May	60°F (15°C)	3.6 in
June	68°F (20°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	75°F (24°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.6 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in
November	42°F (6°C)	3.4 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	3.2 in

Oakwood village (Cuyahoga County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.2").

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