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Weather & Climate in Wetherington, OH

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

Wetherington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 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 43. The city sits at an elevation of 859 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation859 ft (262 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,447/sq mi
Coordinates39.3633°N, 84.3767°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyButler County County
Nearest AirportButler County Regional/Hogan Field (HAO)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.4 / 100
Community Resilience74.1 / 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

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 114 km 2 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 83 km 10 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 140 km 0 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 129 km 5 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 144 km 27 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 115 km 5 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 82 km 0 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 102 km 11 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 82 km 4 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 143 km 20 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 97 km 15 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 147 km 5 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 146 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

492 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 76 fatalities, 2,792 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 62 km 20.8 mi 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 41 km 31.3 mi 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 52 km 18.2 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 67 km 9.9 mi 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 47 km 9.0 mi 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 15 km 10.0 mi 4
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 49 km 33.0 mi 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 99 km 11.0 mi 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 22 km 19.8 mi 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 31 km 24.1 mi 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 77 km 78.7 mi 6
May 27, 2019 EF3 69 km 10.5 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 51 km 9.9 mi 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 58 km 8.9 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 95 km 8.7 mi 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 59 km 20.4 mi 3
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 60 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 68 km 15.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 56 km 20.0 mi 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 90 km 7.6 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

9 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
2009 UNIT 30D SPRING 2009 921 100 km
2002 UNIT 1 707 99 km
2003 UNIT 5 03 688 100 km
2004 UNIT 1 669 100 km
2005 UNIT 31 05 649 98 km
2005 UNIT 5 05 633 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Wetherington has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.5").

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