Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Summerfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 297 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 1,209 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average
29°F (-2°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
297 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,209 ft (369 m)
Area
0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density
449/sq mi
Coordinates
39.7968°N, 81.3353°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Noble County County
Nearest Airport
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 32 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Jul)4.17"
Driest Month (Feb)2.36"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
13.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
63.0 / 100
Community Resilience
33.6 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Very Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively 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: M3.5.
Nov 20, 2013
2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio
M3.5
84 km
8 km
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
14 km
2 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
116 km
10 km
Mar 31, 2013
West Virginia
M3.4
135 km
8 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
130 km
8 km
Apr 4, 2010
14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia
M3.4
138 km
0 km
Feb 3, 2025
2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
M3.1
145 km
26 km
Aug 31, 2011
3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio
M3.1
34 km
5 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
17 km
5 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
20 km
6 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
17 km
4 km
Mar 30, 2024
2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio
M3.0
125 km
6 km
Aug 7, 2000
2 km S of Limaville, Ohio
M2.9
130 km
5 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
20 km
5 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
45 km
5 km
Jul 30, 2013
12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia
M2.8
113 km
13 km
Jan 10, 2012
14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia
M2.8
142 km
0 km
Feb 3, 2025
0 km NE of Reno, Ohio
M2.8
47 km
10 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
20 km
2 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
106 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
166 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 122 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Sep 16, 2010
EF3
81 km
9.1 mi
1
Oct 1, 1986
EF3
73 km
1.0 mi
0
May 8, 1969
EF3
57 km
2.0 mi
1
Jun 5, 2024
EF2
77 km
1.3 mi
0
May 7, 2024
EF2
99 km
15.3 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
16 km
4.1 mi
0
Aug 1, 2022
EF2
73 km
1.8 mi
0
Oct 21, 2021
EF2
85 km
15.7 mi
0
Jul 29, 2021
EF2
97 km
6.2 mi
0
Jul 29, 2021
EF2
52 km
2.7 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
90 km
3.3 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
91 km
7.0 mi
0
Jun 22, 2006
EF2
99 km
6.0 mi
0
Nov 12, 2003
EF2
74 km
3.5 mi
0
Jul 10, 2003
EF2
67 km
2.5 mi
0
May 23, 2000
EF2
65 km
3.0 mi
0
Jun 27, 1998
EF2
4 km
0.3 mi
1
Jan 8, 1998
EF2
65 km
2.0 mi
0
Mar 10, 1986
EF2
46 km
5.0 mi
1
Jul 28, 1981
EF2
42 km
6.2 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
78 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
80 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
81 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
29°F (-2°C)
2.4 in
Coldest
February
31°F (-0°C)
2.4 in
Driest
March
41°F (5°C)
3.3 in
April
51°F (10°C)
3.4 in
May
60°F (16°C)
3.9 in
June
68°F (20°C)
3.9 in
July
72°F (22°C)
4.2 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
71°F (22°C)
3.8 in
September
65°F (18°C)
3.0 in
October
53°F (12°C)
2.6 in
November
43°F (6°C)
3.2 in
December
33°F (1°C)
2.9 in
Summerfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.4").