The climate in the Bellefontaine, OH Metro Area is mostly temperate with warm summers and mild winters. Precipitation is spread throughout the year, but snowfall can be heavy in wintertime. The area typically sees an average of 28 inches of snow annually. Summers are humid and temperatures often rise into the mid-80s Fahrenheit. Winters are usually cold and damp with temperatures dropping to the low 20s Fahrenheit. There is also a risk of severe weather during spring and summer months, including thunderstorms, hail, occasional tornadoes, and strong winds. Overall, Bellefontaine’s climate is considered moderate due to its location in central Ohio.
Bellefontaine Metro Area, Ohio gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Bellefontaine Metro Area averages 23 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 Bellefontaine Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Bellefontaine Metro Area 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 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 23 inches of snow a year