Weather & Climate in Rome (Stout), OH

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

Rome (Stout) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°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 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	54.7°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	509 ft (155 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	200/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6662°N, 83.3781°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Lewis County County
Nearest Airport	Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"

27% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	41.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	74.0 / 100
Community Resilience	7.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

23 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	51 km	10 km
Nov 20, 2013	2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio	M3.5	133 km	8 km
Apr 24, 2009	7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio	M3.4	97 km	8 km
May 24, 2017	1 km S of McArthur, Ohio	M3.4	100 km	10 km
Sep 8, 1990	5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky	M3.3	62 km	0 km
Feb 3, 2025	2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio	M3.1	75 km	26 km
Apr 25, 2020	2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky	M2.9	39 km	27 km
Aug 20, 2015	6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky	M2.8	148 km	34 km
May 6, 2002	3 km SE of Racine, Ohio	M2.8	133 km	5 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio	M2.8	41 km	0 km
May 11, 2025	11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.8	148 km	30 km
Aug 4, 2023	11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky	M2.6	146 km	17 km
May 11, 2015	5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky	M2.6	27 km	11 km
Feb 11, 2015	8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio	M2.6	77 km	20 km
Mar 8, 2016	0 km N of Thurman, Ohio	M2.6	85 km	20 km
Jul 23, 2013	6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky	M2.6	50 km	4 km
Mar 16, 2012	7 km SE of Alum Creek, West Virginia	M2.6	150 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2024	3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky	M2.5	40 km	15 km
Sep 27, 2009	22 km NNW of Hindman, Kentucky	M2.5	130 km	7 km
Mar 20, 2023	13 km SSW of Rio Grande, Ohio	M2.5	83 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

276 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 32 fatalities, 795 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968	EF5	50 km	34.0 mi	7
Apr 23, 1968	EF4	91 km	24.1 mi	1
Apr 23, 1968	EF4	86 km	78.7 mi	6
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	87 km	20.4 mi	3
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	87 km	85.0 mi	10
May 10, 2003	EF3	30 km	25.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF3	73 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 30, 1993	EF3	63 km	15.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	99 km	19.3 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	88 km	4.9 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	26 km	15.5 mi	1
Apr 23, 1968	EF3	38 km	0.1 mi	0
May 7, 1967	EF3	29 km	2.0 mi	0
Nov 16, 1965	EF3	93 km	3.8 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF3	71 km	6.9 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF3	41 km	2.0 mi	0
Feb 10, 1959	EF3	54 km	10.5 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	74 km	1.9 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	69 km	1.1 mi	0
Jul 6, 2022	EF2	95 km	4.8 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,337 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	UNNAMED	6,337	90 km
2001	UNNAMED	5,981	96 km
1991	PRICHARD	5,220	90 km
1991	UNNAMED	4,451	97 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,373	98 km
2009	UNNAMED	3,259	14 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,559	74 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,302	99 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,683	66 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,505	100 km
2010	FISH TRAP COMPLEX	1,430	96 km
2022	127	1,349	68 km
2019	CY19 BLUEGRASS PRESCRIBED BURN	1,190	73 km
1999	AUXIER RIDGE	1,160	99 km
2003	PEACH ORCHARD	1,043	30 km
1991	PADDLE CREEK	1,009	97 km
1987	GREENBRIAR CREEK	950	96 km
2022	LOST CREEK	817	93 km
1991	DOSS HILL ROAD	740	94 km
2006	UNNAMED	619	79 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	2.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	2.9 in
March	43°F (6°C)	4.1 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.9 in
May	62°F (16°C)	4.6 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.8 in
July	76°F (24°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.0 in
September	67°F (19°C)	3.2 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in
November	45°F (7°C)	3.4 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.6 in

Rome (Stout) has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.8").

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