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Weather & Climate in West Lafayette, OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
West Lafayette experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°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 43.6 inches. The area receives 15.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 806 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 806 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2760°N, 81.7517°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Coshocton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Akron-Canton Regional (CAK) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
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 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Nov 20, 2013 | 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio | M3.5 | 100 km | 8 km |
| May 24, 2017 | 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio | M3.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2017 | 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio | M3.4 | 56 km | 2 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio | M3.4 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M3.1 | 48 km | 6 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio | M3.1 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio | M3.1 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio | M3.0 | 91 km | 6 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio | M3.0 | 81 km | 4 km |
| Jun 5, 2011 | 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio | M3.0 | 88 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.9 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio | M2.9 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.8 | 47 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio | M2.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2002 | 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio | M2.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia | M2.8 | 106 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 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 2011 | 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia | M2.6 | 106 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
291 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 187 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 12, 1992 | EF3 | 98 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF3 | 83 km | 29.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 12, 1978 | EF3 | 91 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1969 | EF3 | 47 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF2 | 37 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 2024 | EF2 | 87 km | 15.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | EF2 | 95 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | EF2 | 73 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | 64 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | 75 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 2011 | EF2 | 68 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF2 | 58 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF2 | 80 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2006 | EF2 | 91 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 2006 | EF2 | 38 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2003 | EF2 | 28 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2003 | EF2 | 60 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF2 | 83 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF2 | 85 km | 9.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF2 | 67 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
4 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 | 95 km |
| 2021 | LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12 | 1,037 | 95 km |
| 2022 | LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19 | 936 | 96 km |
| 2022 | LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24 | 709 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 in |
West Lafayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.3").