Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tuppers Plains 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 771 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average
54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average
32°F (0°C)
July Average
76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days
293 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
771 ft (235 m)
Area
1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density
274/sq mi
Coordinates
39.1726°N, 81.8466°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Wood County County
Nearest Airport
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 25 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall11.3"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.53"
Driest Month (Jan)2.72"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
79.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability
58.6 / 100
Community Resilience
88.5 / 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
140 km
10 km
Nov 20, 2013
2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio
M3.5
43 km
8 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
55 km
10 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
50 km
8 km
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
95 km
2 km
Apr 4, 2010
14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia
M3.4
103 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
50 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2025
2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
M3.1
69 km
26 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
86 km
5 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
82 km
6 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
75 km
4 km
Jun 28, 1991
4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia
M3.0
114 km
7 km
Apr 25, 2020
2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky
M2.9
107 km
27 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
82 km
5 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
25 km
5 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
85 km
2 km
Feb 3, 2025
0 km NE of Reno, Ohio
M2.8
46 km
10 km
Jul 30, 2013
12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia
M2.8
89 km
13 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
56 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
156 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 10 fatalities, 171 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968
EF5
98 km
34.0 mi
7
Sep 16, 2010
EF3
5 km
9.1 mi
1
Oct 1, 1986
EF3
93 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 2, 2024
EF2
82 km
8.0 mi
0
Apr 2, 2024
EF2
76 km
1.9 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
94 km
4.1 mi
0
Jun 8, 2022
EF2
80 km
9.1 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF2
85 km
5.3 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
44 km
3.3 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
81 km
7.0 mi
0
Jul 10, 2003
EF2
19 km
2.5 mi
0
May 8, 2002
EF2
55 km
3.0 mi
0
Jun 15, 2000
EF2
67 km
2.5 mi
0
Jun 27, 1998
EF2
80 km
0.3 mi
1
Jan 8, 1998
EF2
37 km
2.0 mi
0
Mar 10, 1986
EF2
89 km
5.0 mi
1
Jul 28, 1981
EF2
55 km
6.2 mi
0
Jun 13, 1981
EF2
100 km
2.3 mi
0
Jun 13, 1981
EF2
89 km
2.0 mi
0
Aug 14, 1973
EF2
93 km
12.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
11 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: EIGHTMILE FORK (3,263 acres, 1991).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1991
EIGHTMILE FORK
3,263
99 km
2022
127
1,349
79 km
2019
CY19 BLUEGRASS PRESCRIBED BURN
1,190
86 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38
1,050
42 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
45 km
1999
CAMPBELLS CK
991
99 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
46 km
1991
RATTLESNAKE BRANCH
788
96 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
39 km
1988
RUSH HOLLOW ROAD
605
84 km
1988
JIMS FORK
585
97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
32°F (0°C)
2.7 in
Coldest, Driest
February
33°F (0°C)
2.7 in
March
42°F (6°C)
3.7 in
April
52°F (11°C)
3.6 in
May
61°F (16°C)
4.2 in
June
69°F (21°C)
3.7 in
July
76°F (25°C)
4.5 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
72°F (22°C)
3.9 in
September
66°F (19°C)
3.2 in
October
54°F (12°C)
2.8 in
November
44°F (7°C)
3.2 in
December
35°F (1°C)
3.2 in
Tuppers Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.7").