Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Warsaw experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°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 42.4 inches. The area receives 41.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 792 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average
26°F (-4°C)
July Average
71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
792 ft (241 m)
Area
0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density
1,090/sq mi
Coordinates
40.3356°N, 82.0010°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Knox County County
Nearest Airport
Mansfield Lahm Regional (MFD) 43 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall41.6"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.25"
Driest Month (Feb)2.24"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
61.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
62.7 / 100
Community Resilience
80.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.7.
Mar 12, 2007
Ohio
M3.7
117 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio
M3.5
101 km
8 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
130 km
10 km
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
76 km
2 km
Jan 26, 1991
1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio
M3.4
141 km
5 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
66 km
5 km
Aug 31, 2011
3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio
M3.1
102 km
5 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
64 km
6 km
Jun 5, 2011
5 km W of Lodi, Ohio
M3.0
78 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
99 km
4 km
Mar 30, 2024
2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio
M3.0
101 km
6 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
65 km
5 km
Aug 7, 2000
2 km S of Limaville, Ohio
M2.9
100 km
5 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
64 km
2 km
Feb 3, 2025
0 km NE of Reno, Ohio
M2.8
119 km
10 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
121 km
5 km
May 17, 2010
2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio
M2.7
109 km
5 km
Nov 25, 1998
1 km SSW of New London, Ohio
M2.7
89 km
5 km
Feb 11, 2015
8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio
M2.6
146 km
20 km
Sep 4, 2011
3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia
M2.6
122 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
350 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 292 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jul 12, 1992
EF3
99 km
8.0 mi
0
Jul 12, 1992
EF3
99 km
7.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
64 km
29.0 mi
1
Jun 13, 1981
EF3
78 km
3.8 mi
4
Feb 22, 1971
EF3
89 km
6.8 mi
0
May 8, 1969
EF3
68 km
2.0 mi
1
Jun 5, 2024
EF2
27 km
1.3 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
93 km
4.1 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
78 km
14.0 mi
0
Jul 29, 2021
EF2
86 km
2.7 mi
0
Jul 29, 2021
EF2
91 km
6.2 mi
0
Apr 14, 2019
EF2
81 km
17.0 mi
0
Nov 5, 2017
EF2
80 km
1.1 mi
0
Sep 4, 2017
EF2
90 km
16.7 mi
0
Apr 20, 2011
EF2
53 km
3.9 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
49 km
11.5 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
73 km
7.0 mi
0
Oct 11, 2006
EF2
72 km
0.5 mi
0
Jun 22, 2006
EF2
37 km
6.0 mi
0
Nov 12, 2003
EF2
52 km
12.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
3 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
97 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
96 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
96 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
29°F (-2°C)
2.2 in
Driest
March
39°F (4°C)
3.2 in
April
49°F (9°C)
3.6 in
May
59°F (15°C)
4.1 in
June
67°F (20°C)
4.2 in
July
71°F (22°C)
4.3 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
70°F (21°C)
3.8 in
September
64°F (18°C)
3.3 in
October
52°F (11°C)
2.6 in
November
42°F (5°C)
3.3 in
December
31°F (-0°C)
2.9 in
Warsaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").