Palestine, OH Climate


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
Palestine, OH has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Precipitation is generally moderate throughout the year, with some months receiving more than others. In summer, temperatures are usually in the 80s and 90s during the day with occasional showers and thunderstorms. Winters are usually cold, with temperatures in the 20s and 30s during the day and snowfall typically occurring from late November to early March. Spring and fall bring mild weather with temperatures ranging from 40-70 degrees F. Overall, Palestine experiences all four seasons throughout the year, making it a great place to experience a variety of climates.

Palestine, Ohio gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Palestine averages 16 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 177 sunny days per year in Palestine. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Palestine gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 16 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Palestine is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Ohio.

9.1 Summer - 5 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Palestine, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimatePalestine, OhioUnited States
  39.4 in.38.1 in.
  16.4 in.27.8 in.
  118.4 days106.2 days
  177 days205 days
  83.5°85.8°
  17.9°21.7°
  7.17
  3.84.3
  1109 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 Palestine with an average high temperature of 83.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Ohio. In Palestine, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Palestine are September, June and August.
In Palestine, there are 10.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Ohio.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Palestine with an average of 17.9°. This is colder than most places in Ohio.
In Palestine, there are 122.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Ohio.
In Palestine, there are 6.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Ohio.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Palestine 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.
May is the wettest month in Palestine with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 39.4 inches in Palestine means that it is about average compared to other places in Ohio.
April is the rainiest month in Palestine with 12.1 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 7.9 rainy days. There are 118.4 rainy days annually in Palestine, which is less rainy than most places in Ohio. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 16.4 inches in Palestine means that it is less snowy than most places in Ohio. January is the snowiest month in Palestine with 4.8 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
Jobs
Compare Palestine,
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Palestine, Ohio to any other city in the US.