Weather & Climate in Rutland, OH

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

Rutland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°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 43.1 inches. The area receives 17.7 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 590 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.7°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	590 ft (180 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density	992/sq mi
Coordinates	39.0413°N, 82.1286°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Meigs County County
Nearest Airport	Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"

14% above US avg

Snowfall 17.7"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.57"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	53.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	85.5 / 100
Community Resilience	12.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very 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	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate

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

Earthquake History

42 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	116 km	10 km
Nov 20, 2013	2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio	M3.5	45 km	8 km
Apr 4, 2010	14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia	M3.4	116 km	0 km
May 24, 2017	1 km S of McArthur, Ohio	M3.4	37 km	10 km
Mar 31, 2013	West Virginia	M3.4	121 km	8 km
Apr 24, 2009	7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio	M3.4	22 km	8 km
Jun 3, 2017	1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio	M3.4	121 km	2 km
Aug 31, 2011	3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio	M3.1	77 km	5 km
Apr 22, 2025	3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio	M3.1	110 km	5 km
Apr 24, 2025	3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio	M3.1	105 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2025	2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio	M3.1	41 km	26 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	113 km	7 km
Apr 2, 2017	5 km W of Graysville, Ohio	M3.0	103 km	4 km
Apr 25, 2020	2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky	M2.9	79 km	27 km
May 9, 2025	3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio	M2.9	105 km	5 km
Jan 10, 2012	14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia	M2.8	119 km	0 km
Feb 3, 2025	0 km NE of Reno, Ohio	M2.8	74 km	10 km
May 6, 2002	3 km SE of Racine, Ohio	M2.8	23 km	5 km
Aug 31, 2011	2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia	M2.8	84 km	5 km
Apr 29, 2025	1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio	M2.8	108 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

184 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 190 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968	EF5	69 km	34.0 mi	7
Sep 16, 2010	EF3	32 km	9.1 mi	1
Oct 13, 1999	EF3	96 km	3.6 mi	0
Sep 3, 1970	EF3	99 km	2.3 mi	0
Apr 23, 1968	EF3	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF3	76 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF3	87 km	6.9 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	73 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	51 km	1.9 mi	0
Jun 8, 2022	EF2	64 km	9.1 mi	0
May 27, 2019	EF2	74 km	5.3 mi	0
Sep 16, 2010	EF2	83 km	7.0 mi	0
Sep 16, 2010	EF2	42 km	3.3 mi	0
Jul 10, 2003	EF2	47 km	2.5 mi	0
May 8, 2002	EF2	27 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 2000	EF2	40 km	2.5 mi	0
Jan 8, 1998	EF2	64 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 28, 1981	EF2	83 km	6.2 mi	0
Jun 13, 1981	EF2	95 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 12, 1980	EF2	89 km	29.6 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PRICHARD (5,220 acres, 1991).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1991	PRICHARD	5,220	98 km
1987	BULL CREEK	5,080	98 km
1991	EIGHTMILE FORK	3,263	98 km
1987	LITTLE COAL RIVER	1,565	94 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,388	100 km
2022	127	1,349	51 km
2019	CY19 BLUEGRASS PRESCRIBED BURN	1,190	59 km
1987	COAL FORK	1,186	99 km
2022	LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38	1,050	48 km
2003	PEACH ORCHARD	1,043	87 km
2021	LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12	1,037	50 km
1999	CAMPBELLS CK	991	97 km
2022	LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19	936	50 km
1991	RATTLESNAKE BRANCH	788	95 km
2022	LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24	709	44 km
1988	RUSH HOLLOW ROAD	605	63 km
1988	RACCOON CREEK	599	84 km
1988	JIMS FORK	585	97 km
2001	DICK FORK	512	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	2.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	33°F (1°C)	2.8 in
March	43°F (6°C)	3.7 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.6 in
May	62°F (16°C)	4.1 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.5 in
July	73°F (23°C)	4.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.2 in
December	35°F (2°C)	3.2 in

Rutland has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.7").

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