Preble County Climate
Preble County, Ohio
Avg Annual Temp
51.2°F
Annual Precip
42.6"
Annual Snowfall
12.4"
Extreme Heat Days
14.5
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Preble County Weather
A Standard Humid Continental Climate Profile
Preble County’s 51.2°F annual average temperature sits below the national median of 55°F. It receives 42.6 inches of precipitation, making it slightly wetter than the national average. This creates a landscape with four distinct seasons and reliable moisture for agriculture.
Closely Following Ohio’s Temperature Average
Preble County nearly matches the state average of 51.5°F, trailing by just a fraction of a degree. It is slightly wetter than the state average of 41.2 inches, recording 42.6 inches of rain and snow annually. It serves as a typical example of Western Ohio’s weather patterns.
Wetter Than Its Neighbor Putnam County
Preble County receives over 4 inches more annual precipitation than Putnam County to its north. While their temperatures are almost identical, Preble sees significantly less snow, recording only 12.4 inches compared to Putnam’s 21.6 inches. This makes Preble the wetter but less snowy of the two.
Moderate Summers and Brisk Winters
The county experiences 15 days of extreme heat annually, with July temperatures averaging 73.4°F. Winters are cold but not extreme, featuring a January average of 26.4°F and 12.4 inches of snow. Summer averages hover around a pleasant 71.8°F.
Balanced Seasonal Preparations Are Key
Residents should maintain HVAC systems for two weeks of extreme heat and winter lows in the mid-20s. With 42.6 inches of precipitation, ensuring clear gutters and proper yard grading is essential. Light snow gear is usually sufficient for the 12-inch annual total.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.