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Marion, OH has a humid continental climate, with hot and humid summers and cold winters. The area gets an average of 43 inches of rain and 32 inches of snow annually, making it a great place to enjoy the four seasons. Marion experiences all four seasons in full force, with winter temperatures ranging from 26 degrees Fahrenheit to 46 degrees Fahrenheit and summer temperatures ranging from 65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are usually cold and snowy, while summers are hot and humid. The area also receives plenty of sunshine throughout the year, making it a great place to spend time outdoors enjoying nature or exploring the city.

Marion, Ohio gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Marion averages 23 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 175 sunny days per year in Marion. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Marion gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 129 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 23 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Marion is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Ohio.

9 Summer - 4.7 Winter
June, August and September are the most pleasant months in Marion, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMarion, OhioUnited States
  38.2 in.38.1 in.
  23.3 in.27.8 in.
  129.4 days106.2 days
  175 days205 days
  83.4°85.8°
  17.5°21.7°
  6.97
  5.14.3
  981 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Marion with an average high temperature of 83.4°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Ohio. In Marion, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Marion are June, September and August.
In Marion, there are 9.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Ohio.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Marion with an average of 17.5°. This is colder than most places in Ohio.
In Marion, there are 130.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Ohio.
In Marion, there are 5.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Ohio.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Marion but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in Marion with 4.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 31% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 38.2 inches in Marion means that it is drier than most places in Ohio.
April is the rainiest month in Marion with 13.0 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 8.9 rainy days. There are 129.4 rainy days annually in Marion, which is about average compared to other places in Ohio. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 23.3 inches in Marion means that it is about average compared to other places in Ohio. January is the snowiest month in Marion with 7.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 8 years ago

I grew up in Marion Ohio. The pros are the cost of living is low, we have decent and safe schools in my opinion. For the most part it is a safe and quiet town. Cons are  More

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I was born and raised in Marion, Ohio. I've seen every single inch of this town. It looks nice when your passing by on st rt 23. But looks are deceiving it is full of  More

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