Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Williamsdale 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. The area gets 293 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 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 600 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)
Sunny Days
293 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
600 ft (183 m)
Area
0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density
4,741/sq mi
Coordinates
39.4421°N, 84.5298°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Butler County County
Nearest Airport
Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (HAO) 5 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall41.4"
9% above US avg
Wettest Month (May)4.53"
Driest Month (Feb)2.52"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
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
99 km
2 km
Feb 19, 1995
8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio
M3.6
98 km
10 km
Apr 17, 1990
8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio
M3.0
117 km
5 km
Apr 4, 1994
2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio
M2.9
107 km
5 km
May 12, 2006
2 km E of Lima, Ohio
M2.8
149 km
5 km
Mar 17, 1999
2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio
M2.8
97 km
0 km
May 11, 2015
5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky
M2.6
117 km
11 km
Jul 23, 2013
6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky
M2.6
96 km
4 km
Jan 28, 2024
3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky
M2.5
112 km
15 km
Jan 30, 2004
2 km S of Rockford, Ohio
M2.5
137 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
515 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 77 fatalities, 2,967 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974
EF5
61 km
20.8 mi
3
Apr 3, 1974
EF5
46 km
31.3 mi
36
May 27, 2019
EF4
43 km
18.2 mi
0
Mar 2, 2012
EF4
73 km
9.9 mi
4
Sep 20, 2000
EF4
53 km
9.0 mi
1
Apr 9, 1999
EF4
27 km
10.0 mi
4
Jun 2, 1990
EF4
42 km
33.0 mi
0
Jul 9, 1980
EF4
84 km
11.0 mi
2
Apr 3, 1974
EF4
93 km
18.0 mi
1
Apr 3, 1974
EF4
98 km
27.1 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF4
30 km
19.8 mi
2
Apr 23, 1968
EF4
87 km
78.7 mi
6
Apr 23, 1968
EF4
44 km
24.1 mi
1
Mar 14, 2024
EF3
96 km
41.3 mi
1
May 27, 2019
EF3
51 km
9.9 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF3
60 km
10.5 mi
0
May 14, 2014
EF3
64 km
8.9 mi
0
Mar 2, 2012
EF3
86 km
8.7 mi
3
Mar 2, 2012
EF3
69 km
20.4 mi
3
Jun 3, 2008
EF3
99 km
9.7 mi
1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 acres, 1998).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1998
JPG 09 1
6,113
99 km
2005
RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06
5,054
99 km
2003
WUI 3 03
3,372
94 km
2010
WUI UNIT 28K
3,230
92 km
1999
UNNAMED
3,122
95 km
2005
UNIT 3 05
2,511
95 km
2001
01 UNIT 16
2,361
98 km
2003
UNIT 8 03
1,971
100 km
2008
FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008
1,942
98 km
2000
JPG 14
1,908
100 km
2003
UNIT 16 03
1,809
98 km
1995
UNNAMED
1,462
98 km
2010
TRACER
1,408
92 km
2007
UNNAMED
1,334
97 km
2002
UNIT 28
1,259
97 km
1995
UNNAMED
1,019
93 km
2000
JPG 5
1,013
95 km
2008
FY 09 UNIT 3 RX FALL 2008
949
94 km
2004
UNIT 30
938
90 km
2013
NON-WUI HAZARD FUELS PRESCRIBED FIRE
934
94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
31°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)
3.6 in
July
76°F (24°C)
4.0 in
Warmest
August
73°F (23°C)
3.6 in
September
67°F (19°C)
2.9 in
October
55°F (13°C)
3.0 in
November
44°F (6°C)
3.5 in
December
33°F (1°C)
3.2 in
Williamsdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.5").