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Weather & Climate in Syracuse, OH

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

Syracuse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°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 44.2 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 667 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation667 ft (203 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density708/sq mi
Coordinates39.0012°N, 81.9707°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWood County County
Nearest AirportMid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 11.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.6 / 100
Community Resilience88.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
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

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 M3.6 130 km 10 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 53 km 8 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 50 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 31 km 8 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 117 km 2 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 102 km 0 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 106 km 8 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 71 km 5 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 54 km 26 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 108 km 5 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 104 km 6 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 97 km 4 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 102 km 7 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 90 km 27 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 103 km 5 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 9 km 5 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 106 km 2 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 65 km 10 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 94 km 13 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 75 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

146 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 158 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 79 km 34.0 mi 7
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 23 km 9.1 mi 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 89 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 92 km 6.9 mi 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 65 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 66 km 1.9 mi 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 78 km 9.1 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 87 km 5.3 mi 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 51 km 3.3 mi 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 92 km 7.0 mi 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 39 km 2.5 mi 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 36 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 47 km 2.5 mi 0
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 53 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 28, 1981 EF2 74 km 6.2 mi 0
Jul 24, 1971 EF2 67 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF2 80 km 4.9 mi 0
Mar 13, 1967 EF2 8 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 90 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WHITE OAK BRANCH (25,550 acres, 1991).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 99 km
1991 LEFT FORK 10,196 95 km
1991 PRICHARD 5,220 100 km
1987 BULL CREEK 5,080 89 km
1987 LENS CREEK 3,609 94 km
1991 MILK BRANCH 3,436 97 km
1991 BLUE CREEK 3,268 97 km
1991 EIGHTMILE FORK 3,263 87 km
1999 BRUCHY CREEK 3,155 98 km
1991 SIMMONS CREEK 3,108 90 km
1999 KUNS BRANCH 2,475 97 km
2022 RIGHT SIDE OF RIDGEVIEW HOLLOW 1,871 97 km
1991 DOG HOLLOW 1,686 93 km
1987 LITTLE COAL RIVER 1,565 87 km
1995 RUMBLE 1,494 93 km
1991 JIMS FORK 1,419 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,388 95 km
2022 127 1,349 61 km
2019 CY19 BLUEGRASS PRESCRIBED BURN 1,190 65 km
1987 COAL FORK 1,186 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 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) 3.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in

Syracuse has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.8").

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