Eaton, OH Climate


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The climate in Eaton, OH is typically mild and temperate. The area experiences four distinct seasons, including a hot and humid summer with temperatures often reaching into the mid-80s (Fahrenheit). Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures commonly dipping down into the 20s (Fahrenheit). Spring and fall are usually pleasant, with mild temperatures and occasional rain showers. Overall, Eaton enjoys a comfortable climate year-round that suits many activities outdoors, from long walks to recreational sports.

Eaton, Ohio gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Eaton averages 18 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 179 sunny days per year in Eaton. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Eaton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 127 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 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 18 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

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

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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 Eaton with an average high temperature of 84.4°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Ohio. In Eaton, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Eaton are September, June and August.
In Eaton, there are 13.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Ohio.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Eaton with an average of 17.8°. This is colder than most places in Ohio.
In Eaton, there are 123.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Ohio.
In Eaton, there are 6.5 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 Eaton 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 Eaton with 4.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.2 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 29% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 40.6 inches in Eaton means that it is wetter than most places in Ohio.
May is the rainiest month in Eaton with 12.8 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 8.0 rainy days. There are 126.7 rainy days annually in Eaton, which is about average compared to other 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 17.8 inches in Eaton means that it is less snowy than most places in Ohio. January is the snowiest month in Eaton with 5.9 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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