Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Union City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 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 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 114.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,275 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-4°C)
July Average
69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,275 ft (389 m)
Area
0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density
1,591/sq mi
Coordinates
41.8977°N, 79.8432°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Warren County County
Nearest Airport
Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (ERI) 21 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall49.0"
29% above US avg
Snowfall114.2"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.57"
Driest Month (Feb)2.52"
Air Quality
AQI Median
40.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
65.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
50.9 / 100
Community Resilience
79.8 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Relatively Low
Avalanche
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.5.
Sep 25, 1998
2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania
M4.5
64 km
5 km
Jun 10, 2019
1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio
M4.0
136 km
2 km
Jan 26, 2001
8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio
M3.9
80 km
5 km
Feb 6, 2023
1 km NE of West Seneca, New York
M3.8
138 km
6 km
Mar 12, 2007
Ohio
M3.7
145 km
5 km
Oct 16, 1993
8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio
M3.6
99 km
5 km
Aug 28, 2023
7 km SE of Madison, Ohio
M3.6
95 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2003
6 km NW of Perry, Ohio
M3.6
113 km
5 km
Mar 15, 1992
15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio
M3.5
116 km
5 km
Jun 20, 2006
9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio
M3.5
115 km
5 km
Jun 3, 2001
3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio
M3.4
77 km
5 km
Jan 26, 1991
1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio
M3.4
140 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2004
2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio
M3.3
103 km
5 km
Jul 1, 2013
5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio
M3.2
121 km
5 km
Jan 9, 2008
6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio
M3.1
133 km
5 km
Mar 11, 2006
8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio
M3.1
129 km
5 km
May 25, 1995
3 km NW of Amherst, New York
M3.0
148 km
5 km
Apr 25, 2010
2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio
M3.0
103 km
5 km
Jun 16, 2004
11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York
M2.9
114 km
6 km
Feb 23, 1995
3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio
M2.9
82 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
191 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 48 fatalities, 408 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 31, 1985
EF4
73 km
56.2 mi
16
May 31, 1985
EF4
74 km
29.0 mi
4
May 31, 1985
EF4
43 km
29.0 mi
7
May 31, 1985
EF4
59 km
14.0 mi
12
May 31, 1985
EF4
10 km
28.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
34 km
23.0 mi
2
May 31, 1985
EF3
39 km
17.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
20 km
8.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
53 km
13.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
34 km
28.0 mi
2
May 2, 1972
EF3
57 km
7.9 mi
0
Jun 2, 1971
EF3
24 km
29.3 mi
0
Jun 20, 1969
EF3
22 km
84.1 mi
0
Mar 1, 1955
EF3
98 km
2.5 mi
1
Apr 14, 2019
EF2
48 km
18.0 mi
0
Oct 2, 2018
EF2
45 km
4.1 mi
0
Nov 5, 2017
EF2
79 km
6.7 mi
0
Nov 14, 2011
EF2
70 km
4.1 mi
0
Nov 14, 2011
EF2
50 km
2.9 mi
0
Jul 24, 2010
EF2
49 km
7.6 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1823
LAKE ERIE
Unknown
2.7 m
-
105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (628 acres, 1990).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1990
UNNAMED
628
52 km
2021
UNNAMED
586
50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-4°C)
2.7 in
Coldest
February
25°F (-4°C)
2.5 in
Driest
March
34°F (1°C)
3.2 in
April
45°F (7°C)
3.5 in
May
56°F (13°C)
3.8 in
June
64°F (18°C)
4.6 in
Wettest
July
69°F (21°C)
4.2 in
Warmest
August
67°F (20°C)
4.4 in
September
60°F (16°C)
4.5 in
October
50°F (10°C)
4.0 in
November
39°F (4°C)
4.3 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
3.8 in
Union City has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.5").