Weather & Climate in West Elkton, OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
West Elkton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53. 42% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 266/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5881°N, 84.5598°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Butler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Middletown Regional/Hook Field (MWO) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 53.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 42.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Sep 12, 2004 | 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana | M3.8 | 94 km | 2 km |
| Feb 19, 1995 | 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio | M3.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1990 | 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio | M3.0 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio | M2.9 | 91 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2006 | 2 km E of Lima, Ohio | M2.8 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 1999 | 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio | M2.8 | 111 km | 0 km |
| May 11, 2015 | 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky | M2.6 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky | M2.6 | 111 km | 4 km |
| Jan 28, 2024 | 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky | M2.5 | 127 km | 15 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio | M2.5 | 121 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
536 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 74 fatalities, 2,572 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 44 km | 31.3 mi | 36 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 74 km | 20.8 mi | 3 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF4 | 28 km | 18.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF4 | 89 km | 9.9 mi | 4 |
| Sep 20, 2000 | EF4 | 50 km | 9.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 9, 1999 | EF4 | 43 km | 10.0 mi | 4 |
| Jun 2, 1990 | EF4 | 51 km | 33.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1980 | EF4 | 79 km | 11.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 95 km | 18.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 46 km | 19.8 mi | 2 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 80 km | 18.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 23, 1968 | EF4 | 60 km | 24.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 86 km | 18.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF3 | 82 km | 41.3 mi | 1 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 44 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 44 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 2014 | EF3 | 62 km | 8.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF3 | 93 km | 8.7 mi | 3 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF3 | 86 km | 20.4 mi | 3 |
| Jun 3, 2008 | EF3 | 97 km | 9.7 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WUI UNIT 28K (3,230 acres, 2010).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2010 | WUI UNIT 28K | 3,230 | 99 km |
| 2010 | TRACER | 1,408 | 100 km |
| 2004 | UNIT 30 | 938 | 98 km |
| 2002 | UNIT 1 | 707 | 99 km |
| 2004 | UNIT 1 | 669 | 100 km |
| 2005 | UNIT 31 05 | 649 | 100 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.3 in |
West Elkton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.4").