Mercer County, OH has a humid continental climate. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit. Winters are cold and snowy with temperatures typically reaching into the 20s and 30s during the day. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year, providing plenty of water for crops and vegetation. The area also experiences frequent thunderstorms in summer months. The area sees an average of about 2-3 feet of snow each winter.
Mercer County, Ohio gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Mercer County averages 22 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 Mercer County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Mercer County 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 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 22 inches of snow a year