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Weather & Climate in Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

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

Wright-Patterson AFB experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°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 41.9 inches. The area receives 18.7 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

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation806 ft (246 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates39.8228°N, 84.0485°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportJames M Cox Dayton International (DAY)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 18.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.5 / 100
Community Resilience78.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Very 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 M3.8 140 km 2 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 93 km 10 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 98 km 5 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 71 km 5 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 102 km 5 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 120 km 0 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 137 km 11 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 140 km 5 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 124 km 4 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 135 km 20 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 138 km 15 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 107 km 5 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 146 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

498 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 64 fatalities, 2,382 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 21 km 31.3 mi 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 35 km 18.2 mi 0
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 20 km 9.0 mi 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 72 km 10.0 mi 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 81 km 19.8 mi 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 83 km 24.1 mi 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 65 km 18.4 mi 3
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 100 km 41.3 mi 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 78 km 31.3 mi 3
May 27, 2019 EF3 98 km 10.8 mi 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 8 km 9.9 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 40 km 10.5 mi 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 23 km 8.9 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 72 km 9.0 mi 0
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 95 km 3.6 mi 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 78 km 15.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 60 km 20.0 mi 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 83 km 7.6 mi 0
Oct 1, 1977 EF3 83 km 0.7 mi 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 49 km 89.6 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.9 in

Wright-Patterson AFB has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").

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