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Weather & Climate in West Leipsic, OH

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

West Leipsic experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°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 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density824/sq mi
Coordinates41.1053°N, 84.0012°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPutnam County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.8 / 100
Community Resilience98.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.

Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 139 km 3 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 145 km 5 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 101 km 5 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 135 km 5 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 85 km 5 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 113 km 5 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 41 km 5 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 134 km 5 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 67 km 5 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 66 km 6 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 66 km 5 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 66 km 6 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 114 km 5 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 141 km 18 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 30 km 5 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 73 km 5 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 110 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

428 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 84 fatalities, 1,281 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 63 km 8.8 mi 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 74 km 52.8 mi 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 64 km 2.8 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 71 km 5.6 mi 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 38 km 32.5 mi 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 90 km 18.4 mi 3
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 15 km 118.0 mi 17
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 83 km 5.4 mi 4
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 67 km 31.3 mi 3
May 27, 2019 EF3 85 km 10.8 mi 1
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 77 km 5.2 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 92 km 9.0 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 91 km 5.0 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 70 km 21.0 mi 1
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 39 km 32.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 85 km 5.0 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 29 km 5.0 mi 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 38 km 8.7 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 87 km 0.3 mi 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 50 km 50.1 mi 6
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

West Leipsic has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.8").

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