Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Volant experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 282 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 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average
26°F (-4°C)
July Average
69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
282 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,037 ft (316 m)
Area
0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density
700/sq mi
Coordinates
41.1124°N, 80.2599°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Mercer County County
Nearest Airport
Youngstown/Warren Regional (YNG) 24 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Jun)4.41"
Driest Month (Feb)2.17"
Air Quality
AQI Median
40.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
77.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
54.8 / 100
Community Resilience
75.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
36 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
44 km
5 km
Jun 10, 2019
1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio
M4.0
118 km
2 km
Jan 26, 2001
8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio
M3.9
103 km
5 km
Mar 12, 2007
Ohio
M3.7
96 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2003
6 km NW of Perry, Ohio
M3.6
110 km
5 km
Aug 28, 2023
7 km SE of Madison, Ohio
M3.6
91 km
5 km
Oct 16, 1993
8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio
M3.6
90 km
5 km
Jun 20, 2006
9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio
M3.5
114 km
5 km
Mar 15, 1992
15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio
M3.5
121 km
5 km
Jan 26, 1991
1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio
M3.4
110 km
5 km
Jun 3, 2001
3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio
M3.4
98 km
5 km
Jun 30, 2004
2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio
M3.3
101 km
5 km
Jul 1, 2013
5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio
M3.2
115 km
5 km
Jan 9, 2008
6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio
M3.1
119 km
5 km
Mar 11, 2006
8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio
M3.1
120 km
5 km
Apr 25, 2010
2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio
M3.0
101 km
5 km
Mar 30, 2024
2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio
M3.0
71 km
6 km
Feb 23, 1995
3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio
M2.9
97 km
5 km
Aug 7, 2000
2 km S of Limaville, Ohio
M2.9
77 km
5 km
Jan 4, 2022
3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio
M2.8
119 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
327 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 76 fatalities, 1,164 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 31, 1985
EF5
75 km
47.0 mi
18
May 31, 1985
EF4
83 km
14.0 mi
12
May 31, 1985
EF4
72 km
29.0 mi
7
May 31, 1985
EF4
46 km
56.2 mi
16
May 31, 1985
EF4
95 km
28.0 mi
0
Jun 3, 1980
EF4
68 km
11.8 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
71 km
15.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
66 km
23.0 mi
2
May 31, 1985
EF3
37 km
39.0 mi
9
May 31, 1985
EF3
78 km
8.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
91 km
17.0 mi
0
Oct 12, 1978
EF3
65 km
7.3 mi
0
Jun 3, 1973
EF3
98 km
12.9 mi
0
May 2, 1972
EF3
40 km
7.9 mi
0
Jun 2, 1971
EF3
85 km
29.3 mi
0
Aug 3, 1963
EF3
94 km
0.1 mi
2
Aug 5, 1956
EF3
37 km
0.1 mi
2
Mar 1, 1955
EF3
39 km
2.5 mi
1
Jun 26, 2024
EF2
94 km
10.8 mi
0
May 11, 2024
EF2
95 km
5.8 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
—
145 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
81 km
2021
UNNAMED
586
92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
26°F (-4°C)
2.4 in
Coldest
February
28°F (-2°C)
2.2 in
Driest
March
37°F (3°C)
3.1 in
April
47°F (8°C)
3.3 in
May
58°F (14°C)
3.7 in
June
66°F (19°C)
4.4 in
Wettest
July
69°F (21°C)
4.2 in
Warmest
August
69°F (20°C)
3.7 in
September
62°F (17°C)
3.7 in
October
51°F (10°C)
2.9 in
November
41°F (5°C)
3.3 in
December
31°F (-1°C)
3.0 in
Volant has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.2").