Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Blacklick Estates experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average
53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average
29°F (-2°C)
July Average
75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days
293 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
751 ft (229 m)
Area
1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density
4,692/sq mi
Coordinates
39.9046°N, 82.8664°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Fairfield County County
Nearest Airport
John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) 7 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall43.2"
14% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul)4.25"
Driest Month (Feb)2.13"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
72.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
16.0 / 100
Community Resilience
86.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.6.
Feb 19, 1995
8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio
M3.6
102 km
10 km
Nov 20, 2013
2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio
M3.5
76 km
8 km
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
134 km
2 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
82 km
10 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
122 km
8 km
Feb 3, 2025
2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
M3.1
112 km
26 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
113 km
6 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
118 km
5 km
Aug 31, 2011
3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio
M3.1
127 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
141 km
4 km
Jun 5, 2011
5 km W of Lodi, Ohio
M3.0
142 km
5 km
Apr 25, 2020
2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky
M2.9
133 km
27 km
Apr 4, 1994
2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio
M2.9
142 km
5 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
113 km
5 km
May 12, 2006
2 km E of Lima, Ohio
M2.8
139 km
5 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
114 km
2 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
135 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2025
0 km NE of Reno, Ohio
M2.8
139 km
10 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
148 km
5 km
Nov 25, 1998
1 km SSW of New London, Ohio
M2.7
135 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
377 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 473 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Sep 20, 2000
EF4
99 km
9.0 mi
1
May 14, 2014
EF3
88 km
8.9 mi
0
Nov 10, 2002
EF3
76 km
9.0 mi
0
Oct 13, 1999
EF3
35 km
3.6 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
32 km
29.0 mi
1
Jun 13, 1981
EF3
66 km
3.8 mi
4
May 10, 1973
EF3
90 km
89.6 mi
0
Feb 22, 1971
EF3
9 km
6.8 mi
0
Sep 3, 1970
EF3
30 km
2.3 mi
0
Nov 16, 1965
EF3
69 km
3.8 mi
0
Jun 5, 2024
EF2
67 km
1.3 mi
0
Apr 2, 2024
EF2
91 km
1.9 mi
0
Mar 14, 2024
EF2
76 km
19.5 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
79 km
21.1 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
14 km
14.0 mi
0
Jun 8, 2022
EF2
60 km
9.1 mi
0
Oct 15, 2021
EF2
74 km
0.9 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF2
45 km
5.3 mi
0
Nov 5, 2017
EF2
92 km
1.1 mi
0
Sep 4, 2017
EF2
98 km
16.7 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 (1,050 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38
1,050
78 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
75 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
74 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
29°F (-2°C)
2.3 in
Coldest
February
31°F (-0°C)
2.1 in
Driest
March
41°F (5°C)
3.0 in
April
51°F (11°C)
3.4 in
May
62°F (17°C)
4.1 in
June
71°F (22°C)
3.9 in
July
75°F (24°C)
4.3 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
73°F (23°C)
3.7 in
September
66°F (19°C)
3.0 in
October
54°F (12°C)
2.4 in
November
43°F (6°C)
3.2 in
December
33°F (1°C)
2.8 in
Blacklick Estates has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.1").