Gambier, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Knox County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
2,064
Population
2,196/sq mi density
$254,000
Home Value
$375,275 Zillow
$786
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Gambier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 41.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3762°N, 82.3946°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Knox County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mansfield Lahm Regional (MFD) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0462 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in |
Gambier has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.5").