Weather & Climate in Rosewood, OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rosewood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 285/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2174°N, 83.9634°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Champaign County County |
| Nearest Airport | James M Cox Dayton International (DAY) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.4 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
8 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 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1990 | 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio | M3.0 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio | M2.9 | 42 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2006 | 2 km E of Lima, Ohio | M2.8 | 59 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio | M2.7 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio | M2.6 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio | M2.5 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 1990 | 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio | M2.5 | 102 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
511 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 72 fatalities, 2,106 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 66 km | 31.3 mi | 36 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF4 | 61 km | 18.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF4 | 93 km | 52.8 mi | 4 |
| Sep 20, 2000 | EF4 | 63 km | 9.0 mi | 1 |
| Feb 18, 1992 | EF4 | 77 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 68 km | 32.5 mi | 13 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 38 km | 18.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF3 | 99 km | 41.3 mi | 1 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF3 | 38 km | 31.3 mi | 3 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 72 km | 10.8 mi | 1 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 51 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 51 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 2014 | EF3 | 61 km | 8.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 95 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 38 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2001 | EF3 | 77 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF3 | 83 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 10, 1986 | EF3 | 89 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1981 | EF3 | 95 km | 3.8 mi | 4 |
| May 10, 1973 | EF3 | 11 km | 89.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in |
Rosewood has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.3").