Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pancoastburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°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 40.8 inches. The area receives 18.3 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 867 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average
28°F (-2°C)
July Average
73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days
293 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
867 ft (264 m)
Area
0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density
53/sq mi
Coordinates
39.6239°N, 83.2650°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Pickaway County County
Nearest Airport
Rickenbacker International (LCK) 22 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall18.3"
Wettest Month (May)4.45"
Driest Month (Jan)2.32"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
50.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
26.3 / 100
Community Resilience
74.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.6.
Feb 19, 1995
8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio
M3.6
59 km
10 km
Nov 20, 2013
2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio
M3.5
93 km
8 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
116 km
8 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
81 km
10 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
150 km
6 km
Feb 3, 2025
2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
M3.1
98 km
26 km
Apr 25, 2020
2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky
M2.9
106 km
27 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
150 km
5 km
Apr 4, 1994
2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio
M2.9
130 km
5 km
Mar 17, 1999
2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio
M2.8
108 km
0 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
140 km
5 km
May 12, 2006
2 km E of Lima, Ohio
M2.8
142 km
5 km
May 11, 2015
5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky
M2.6
117 km
11 km
Feb 11, 2015
8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio
M2.6
70 km
20 km
Mar 8, 2016
0 km N of Thurman, Ohio
M2.6
107 km
20 km
Jul 23, 2013
6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky
M2.6
118 km
4 km
Jan 28, 2024
3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky
M2.5
124 km
15 km
Mar 20, 2023
13 km SSW of Rio Grande, Ohio
M2.5
122 km
6 km
Mar 27, 2013
3 km W of Apple Grove, West Virginia
M2.5
140 km
15 km
Feb 17, 2023
6 km ESE of Cheshire, Ohio
M2.5
131 km
16 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
448 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 48 fatalities, 1,602 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974
EF5
67 km
31.3 mi
36
Sep 20, 2000
EF4
61 km
9.0 mi
1
May 27, 2019
EF3
74 km
9.9 mi
0
May 14, 2014
EF3
50 km
8.9 mi
0
Nov 10, 2002
EF3
84 km
9.0 mi
0
Oct 13, 1999
EF3
25 km
3.6 mi
0
Jun 30, 1993
EF3
56 km
15.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
77 km
29.0 mi
1
Apr 3, 1974
EF3
94 km
15.5 mi
1
May 10, 1973
EF3
83 km
89.6 mi
0
Feb 22, 1971
EF3
48 km
6.8 mi
0
Sep 3, 1970
EF3
25 km
2.3 mi
0
May 8, 1969
EF3
74 km
1.9 mi
0
Nov 16, 1965
EF3
23 km
3.8 mi
0
Apr 8, 1965
EF3
87 km
2.0 mi
0
Feb 10, 1959
EF3
71 km
10.5 mi
0
Apr 2, 2024
EF2
76 km
1.9 mi
0
Mar 14, 2024
EF2
86 km
19.5 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
58 km
14.0 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
52 km
21.1 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
5 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
98 km
2003
PEACH ORCHARD
1,043
96 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
94 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
93 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
28°F (-2°C)
2.3 in
Coldest, Driest
February
31°F (-1°C)
2.3 in
March
41°F (5°C)
3.4 in
April
51°F (11°C)
3.5 in
May
61°F (16°C)
4.5 in
Wettest
June
70°F (21°C)
3.7 in
July
73°F (23°C)
3.9 in
Warmest
August
72°F (22°C)
3.8 in
September
66°F (19°C)
3.0 in
October
54°F (12°C)
2.5 in
November
43°F (6°C)
3.1 in
December
33°F (1°C)
2.9 in
Pancoastburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.3").