Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Thornport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°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 44.4 inches. The area receives 20.2 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 893 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average
27°F (-3°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
293 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
893 ft (272 m)
Area
1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density
964/sq mi
Coordinates
39.9212°N, 82.4276°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Perry County County
Nearest Airport
John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) 25 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall20.2"
Wettest Month (May)4.37"
Driest Month (Feb)2.36"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
26.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
48.4 / 100
Community Resilience
44.2 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
25 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
126 km
10 km
Nov 20, 2013
2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio
M3.5
56 km
8 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
77 km
10 km
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
97 km
2 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
114 km
8 km
Aug 31, 2011
3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio
M3.1
94 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2025
2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
M3.1
112 km
26 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
81 km
5 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
75 km
6 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
105 km
4 km
Jun 5, 2011
5 km W of Lodi, Ohio
M3.0
127 km
5 km
Apr 25, 2020
2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky
M2.9
142 km
27 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
76 km
5 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
118 km
5 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
115 km
5 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
77 km
2 km
Feb 3, 2025
0 km NE of Reno, Ohio
M2.8
108 km
10 km
Nov 25, 1998
1 km SSW of New London, Ohio
M2.7
128 km
5 km
Sep 4, 2011
3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia
M2.6
119 km
5 km
Mar 8, 2016
0 km N of Thurman, Ohio
M2.6
113 km
20 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
313 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 322 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Oct 13, 1999
EF3
59 km
3.6 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
37 km
29.0 mi
1
Jun 13, 1981
EF3
76 km
3.8 mi
4
Feb 22, 1971
EF3
43 km
6.8 mi
0
Sep 3, 1970
EF3
55 km
2.3 mi
0
Jun 5, 2024
EF2
33 km
1.3 mi
0
Apr 2, 2024
EF2
96 km
1.9 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
35 km
14.0 mi
0
Jun 8, 2022
EF2
66 km
9.1 mi
0
Oct 15, 2021
EF2
100 km
0.9 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF2
52 km
5.3 mi
0
Nov 5, 2017
EF2
95 km
1.1 mi
0
Apr 20, 2011
EF2
12 km
3.9 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
18 km
7.0 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
59 km
3.3 mi
0
Oct 11, 2006
EF2
60 km
0.5 mi
0
Oct 11, 2006
EF2
36 km
0.5 mi
0
Jun 22, 2006
EF2
95 km
6.0 mi
0
Nov 12, 2003
EF2
97 km
3.5 mi
0
Sep 20, 2000
EF2
41 km
21.0 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
55 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
53 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
53 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
27°F (-3°C)
2.4 in
Coldest
February
30°F (-1°C)
2.4 in
Driest
March
40°F (4°C)
3.4 in
April
50°F (10°C)
3.8 in
May
60°F (16°C)
4.4 in
Wettest
June
69°F (20°C)
4.0 in
July
72°F (22°C)
4.4 in
Warmest
August
71°F (22°C)
3.9 in
September
65°F (18°C)
3.0 in
October
53°F (12°C)
2.6 in
November
43°F (6°C)
3.4 in
December
33°F (0°C)
3.0 in
Thornport has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.4").