Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rose Farm experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°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 44.4 inches. The area receives 20.2 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 766 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average
27°F (-3°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
293 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
766 ft (233 m)
Area
0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density
533/sq mi
Coordinates
39.7364°N, 82.0775°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Perry County County
Nearest Airport
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 43 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall20.2"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.41"
Driest Month (Feb)2.44"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
26.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
48.4 / 100
Community Resilience
44.2 / 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 Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
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: M3.6.
Feb 19, 1995
8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio
M3.6
138 km
10 km
Nov 20, 2013
2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio
M3.5
34 km
8 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
66 km
10 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
95 km
8 km
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
70 km
2 km
Aug 31, 2011
3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio
M3.1
58 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2025
2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
M3.1
101 km
26 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
54 km
5 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
48 km
6 km
Jun 5, 2011
5 km W of Lodi, Ohio
M3.0
144 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
72 km
4 km
Apr 25, 2020
2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky
M2.9
136 km
27 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
48 km
5 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
89 km
5 km
Jul 30, 2013
12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia
M2.8
142 km
13 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
79 km
5 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
50 km
2 km
Feb 3, 2025
0 km NE of Reno, Ohio
M2.8
71 km
10 km
Jul 20, 2013
6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia
M2.7
139 km
21 km
Jun 6, 2014
13 km NNE of Sissonville, West Virginia
M2.6
129 km
30 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
252 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 220 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Sep 16, 2010
EF3
69 km
9.1 mi
1
Oct 13, 1999
EF3
79 km
3.6 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
73 km
29.0 mi
1
Feb 22, 1971
EF3
77 km
6.8 mi
0
Sep 3, 1970
EF3
77 km
2.3 mi
0
May 8, 1969
EF3
98 km
2.0 mi
1
Jun 5, 2024
EF2
43 km
1.3 mi
0
Apr 2, 2024
EF2
91 km
1.9 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
71 km
14.0 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
80 km
4.1 mi
0
Jun 8, 2022
EF2
69 km
9.1 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF2
61 km
5.3 mi
0
Apr 20, 2011
EF2
47 km
3.9 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
40 km
3.3 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
28 km
7.0 mi
0
Oct 11, 2006
EF2
89 km
0.5 mi
0
Oct 11, 2006
EF2
72 km
0.5 mi
0
Nov 12, 2003
EF2
92 km
3.5 mi
0
Jul 10, 2003
EF2
65 km
2.5 mi
0
May 8, 2002
EF2
99 km
3.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
4 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
30 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
29 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
30 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
27°F (-3°C)
2.5 in
Coldest
February
31°F (-1°C)
2.4 in
Driest
March
41°F (5°C)
3.4 in
April
51°F (10°C)
3.7 in
May
60°F (16°C)
4.3 in
June
68°F (20°C)
4.1 in
July
72°F (22°C)
4.4 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
71°F (22°C)
3.9 in
September
65°F (18°C)
3.0 in
October
53°F (12°C)
2.5 in
November
43°F (6°C)
3.2 in
December
33°F (1°C)
3.0 in
Rose Farm has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.4").