Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Granville South experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 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 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average
25°F (-4°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,066 ft (325 m)
Area
6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²)
Population Density
204/sq mi
Coordinates
40.0515°N, 82.5452°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Licking County County
Nearest Airport
John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) 19 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall44.2"
16% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul)4.45"
Driest Month (Feb)2.28"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
78.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
19.2 / 100
Community Resilience
83.9 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Relatively Moderate
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
130 km
10 km
Nov 20, 2013
2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio
M3.5
73 km
8 km
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
108 km
2 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
130 km
8 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
92 km
10 km
Feb 3, 2025
2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
M3.1
126 km
26 km
Aug 31, 2011
3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio
M3.1
110 km
5 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
87 km
6 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
92 km
5 km
Jun 5, 2011
5 km W of Lodi, Ohio
M3.0
116 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
119 km
4 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
88 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2025
0 km NE of Reno, Ohio
M2.8
124 km
10 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
135 km
5 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
131 km
5 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
89 km
2 km
Nov 25, 1998
1 km SSW of New London, Ohio
M2.7
114 km
5 km
Sep 4, 2011
3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia
M2.6
134 km
5 km
Feb 11, 2015
8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio
M2.6
102 km
20 km
Mar 8, 2016
0 km N of Thurman, Ohio
M2.6
128 km
20 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
348 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 347 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002
EF3
92 km
9.0 mi
0
Oct 13, 1999
EF3
62 km
3.6 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
20 km
29.0 mi
1
Jun 13, 1981
EF3
58 km
3.8 mi
4
Feb 22, 1971
EF3
34 km
6.8 mi
0
Sep 3, 1970
EF3
58 km
2.3 mi
0
Jun 5, 2024
EF2
36 km
1.3 mi
0
Mar 14, 2024
EF2
91 km
19.5 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
24 km
14.0 mi
0
Jun 8, 2022
EF2
77 km
9.1 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF2
62 km
5.3 mi
0
Apr 14, 2019
EF2
89 km
17.0 mi
0
Nov 5, 2017
EF2
78 km
1.1 mi
0
Sep 4, 2017
EF2
87 km
16.7 mi
0
Apr 20, 2011
EF2
7 km
3.9 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
94 km
11.5 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
76 km
3.3 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
35 km
7.0 mi
0
Oct 11, 2006
EF2
21 km
0.5 mi
0
Oct 11, 2006
EF2
56 km
0.5 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
73 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
70 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
70 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
25°F (-4°C)
2.4 in
Coldest
February
29°F (-2°C)
2.3 in
Driest
March
39°F (4°C)
3.3 in
April
49°F (9°C)
3.6 in
May
59°F (15°C)
4.3 in
June
68°F (20°C)
4.1 in
July
72°F (22°C)
4.5 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
70°F (21°C)
3.8 in
September
64°F (18°C)
3.2 in
October
53°F (11°C)
2.6 in
November
42°F (6°C)
3.4 in
December
32°F (-0°C)
3.0 in
Granville South has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.3").