Weather & Climate in South Point, OH

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

South Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°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 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.7°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	591 ft (180 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density	1,094/sq mi
Coordinates	38.4222°N, 82.5791°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Boyd County County
Nearest Airport	Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"

30% above US avg

Snowfall 6.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.80"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	74.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	58.8 / 100
Community Resilience	58.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Nov 10, 2012	6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky	M4.2	149 km	17 km
Feb 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio	M3.6	110 km	10 km
Nov 20, 2013	2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio	M3.5	118 km	8 km
Apr 24, 2009	7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio	M3.4	58 km	8 km
Apr 4, 2010	14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia	M3.4	146 km	0 km
May 24, 2017	1 km S of McArthur, Ohio	M3.4	90 km	10 km
Sep 8, 1990	5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky	M3.3	107 km	0 km
Feb 3, 2025	2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio	M3.1	55 km	26 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	111 km	7 km
Apr 25, 2020	2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky	M2.9	44 km	27 km
Jan 10, 2012	14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia	M2.8	148 km	0 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	149 km	11 km
May 6, 2002	3 km SE of Racine, Ohio	M2.8	84 km	5 km
Feb 3, 2025	0 km NE of Reno, Ohio	M2.8	148 km	10 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio	M2.8	115 km	0 km
Jun 21, 2017	1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia	M2.7	106 km	17 km
Feb 8, 2005	15 km E of Vansant, Virginia	M2.7	145 km	9 km
May 11, 2015	5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky	M2.6	99 km	11 km
Feb 11, 2015	8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio	M2.6	82 km	20 km
Mar 16, 2012	7 km SE of Alum Creek, West Virginia	M2.6	76 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

144 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 9 fatalities, 142 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968	EF5	36 km	34.0 mi	7
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	99 km	15.5 mi	1
Apr 23, 1968	EF3	46 km	0.1 mi	0
May 7, 1967	EF3	100 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF3	9 km	6.9 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF3	61 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	22 km	1.1 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	67 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	75 km	1.9 mi	0
Jul 4, 2016	EF2	36 km	2.6 mi	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	92 km	11.1 mi	1
Feb 29, 2012	EF2	92 km	6.3 mi	0
May 8, 2002	EF2	54 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 2000	EF2	40 km	2.5 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	86 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1982	EF2	68 km	9.0 mi	0
Jul 12, 1980	EF2	50 km	29.6 mi	0
Sep 29, 1972	EF2	71 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 23, 1968	EF2	51 km	4.9 mi	0
Mar 13, 1967	EF2	83 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY (61,231 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	BRUSHY	61,231	69 km
1987	UNNAMED	41,794	98 km
1987	UNNAMED	38,312	72 km
1991	JENNINGS CREEK	29,308	64 km
1987	UNNAMED	27,317	80 km
1991	WHITE OAK BRANCH	25,550	82 km
1987	UNNAMED	21,562	60 km
1987	UNNAMED	20,994	77 km
1991	TUG RIVER	20,813	95 km
1987	RUCKERS BRANCH	14,744	82 km
1987	UNNAMED	14,554	60 km
1991	UNNAMED	14,264	82 km
1987	UNNAMED	13,124	94 km
1991	ROCK HOUSE BRANCH	13,056	76 km
1991	UNNAMED	11,117	98 km
1991	LEFT FORK	10,196	90 km
1991	UNNAMED	10,183	62 km
1995	UNNAMED	10,148	72 km
1999	UNNAMED	9,384	99 km
1991	CANE ROCK	9,017	73 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	35°F (2°C)	3.0 in
March	44°F (7°C)	3.7 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.3 in
June	71°F (22°C)	3.9 in
July	76°F (25°C)	4.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
September	68°F (20°C)	3.0 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.9 in	Driest
November	45°F (7°C)	3.4 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.5 in

South Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").

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