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Weather & Climate in Salem Heights CDP (Columbiana County), OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salem Heights CDP (Columbiana County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,203 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,203 ft (367 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 449/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9043°N, 80.8880°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbiana County County |
| Nearest Airport | Youngstown/Warren Regional (YNG) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
44 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Sep 25, 1998 | 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania | M4.5 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2019 | 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M4.0 | 98 km | 2 km |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.9 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2007 | Ohio | M3.7 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio | M3.6 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio | M3.4 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.4 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2017 | 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio | M3.4 | 115 km | 2 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.3 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio | M3.2 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio | M3.1 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M3.1 | 127 km | 6 km |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio | M3.0 | 14 km | 6 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio | M3.0 | 141 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
356 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 57 fatalities, 893 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 31, 1985 | EF5 | 40 km | 47.0 mi | 18 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF4 | 71 km | 56.2 mi | 16 |
| Jul 12, 1992 | EF3 | 56 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 1992 | EF3 | 100 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF3 | 59 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF3 | 36 km | 39.0 mi | 9 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 80 km | 12.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 12, 1978 | EF3 | 12 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1973 | EF3 | 56 km | 12.9 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1972 | EF3 | 84 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1969 | EF3 | 72 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Sep 29, 1966 | EF3 | 82 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 5, 1956 | EF3 | 32 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Mar 1, 1955 | EF3 | 45 km | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| May 11, 2024 | EF2 | 99 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 2024 | EF2 | 36 km | 15.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | EF2 | 67 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | EF2 | 78 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF2 | 82 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | 80 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Salem Heights CDP (Columbiana County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.2").