Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Darbyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°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 40.8 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average
28°F (-2°C)
July Average
73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days
293 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
741 ft (226 m)
Area
0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density
462/sq mi
Coordinates
39.6960°N, 83.1137°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Pickaway County County
Nearest Airport
Rickenbacker International (LCK) 13 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall18.3"
Wettest Month (May)4.29"
Driest Month (Feb)2.20"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
50.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
26.3 / 100
Community Resilience
74.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
24 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
71 km
10 km
Nov 20, 2013
2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio
M3.5
83 km
8 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
113 km
8 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
75 km
10 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
135 km
6 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
141 km
5 km
Aug 31, 2011
3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio
M3.1
142 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2025
2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
M3.1
98 km
26 km
Apr 25, 2020
2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky
M2.9
111 km
27 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
136 km
5 km
Apr 4, 1994
2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio
M2.9
135 km
5 km
Mar 17, 1999
2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio
M2.8
121 km
0 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
134 km
5 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
137 km
2 km
May 12, 2006
2 km E of Lima, Ohio
M2.8
142 km
5 km
May 11, 2015
5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky
M2.6
129 km
11 km
Mar 8, 2016
0 km N of Thurman, Ohio
M2.6
105 km
20 km
Feb 11, 2015
8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio
M2.6
69 km
20 km
Jul 23, 2013
6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky
M2.6
131 km
4 km
Jan 28, 2024
3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky
M2.5
137 km
15 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
424 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 49 fatalities, 1,651 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974
EF5
81 km
31.3 mi
36
Sep 20, 2000
EF4
74 km
9.0 mi
1
May 27, 2019
EF3
86 km
9.9 mi
0
May 14, 2014
EF3
63 km
8.9 mi
0
Nov 10, 2002
EF3
82 km
9.0 mi
0
Oct 13, 1999
EF3
16 km
3.6 mi
0
Jun 30, 1993
EF3
70 km
15.0 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
63 km
29.0 mi
1
Jun 13, 1981
EF3
91 km
3.8 mi
4
May 10, 1973
EF3
85 km
89.6 mi
0
Feb 22, 1971
EF3
34 km
6.8 mi
0
Sep 3, 1970
EF3
13 km
2.3 mi
0
May 8, 1969
EF3
87 km
1.9 mi
0
Nov 16, 1965
EF3
38 km
3.8 mi
0
Apr 8, 1965
EF3
93 km
2.0 mi
0
Feb 10, 1959
EF3
85 km
10.5 mi
0
Jun 5, 2024
EF2
96 km
1.3 mi
0
Apr 2, 2024
EF2
75 km
1.9 mi
0
Mar 14, 2024
EF2
83 km
19.5 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
44 km
14.0 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
87 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
83 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
83 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
28°F (-2°C)
2.3 in
Coldest
February
31°F (-1°C)
2.2 in
Driest
March
41°F (5°C)
3.1 in
April
51°F (11°C)
3.4 in
May
61°F (16°C)
4.3 in
Wettest
June
70°F (21°C)
3.8 in
July
73°F (23°C)
4.0 in
Warmest
August
72°F (22°C)
3.7 in
September
66°F (19°C)
3.0 in
October
54°F (12°C)
2.5 in
November
43°F (6°C)
3.1 in
December
33°F (1°C)
2.8 in
Darbyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").