The best times to visit Buckeye Lake for ideal weather are

April 30th to October 14th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Buckeye Lake Travel Info

Weather in Buckeye Lake

Temperature

Average temperatures in Buckeye Lake vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 26th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Buckeye Lake, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid July where highs are regularly around 84.8°F (29.3°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 63°F (17.2°C) at night.

Buckeye Lake Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Buckeye Lake Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Buckeye Lake Perceived Temperature (F)

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Buckeye Lake Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Buckeye Lake Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 35.7 27.2 19
Feb 37.1 27.6 19
Mar 52.9 40.8 30.7
Apr 65.2 52.3 40.2
May 75.8 63.3 51.3
Jun 82.4 70.7 59.2
Jul 84.1 72.6 61.5
Aug 83.4 71 59.1
Sep 78.2 64.6 52.6
Oct 66 53.1 42
Nov 54 42 31.8
Dec 43.3 34.6 26.8

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 2.1 -2.7 -7.2
Feb 2.8 -2.4 -7.2
Mar 11.6 4.9 -0.7
Apr 18.4 11.3 4.6
May 24.3 17.4 10.7
Jun 28 21.5 15.1
Jul 28.9 22.6 16.4
Aug 28.6 21.7 15.1
Sep 25.7 18.1 11.4
Oct 18.9 11.7 5.6
Nov 12.2 5.6 -0.1
Dec 6.3 1.4 -2.9

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Buckeye Lake are February, January, and then September. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around mid August. For example, on the week of August 13th there is 1 day of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late June with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of June 25th.

When can you find snow in Buckeye Lake? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Buckeye Lake.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Buckeye Lake (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 18% 0 2.2
Feb 17% 0 2.1
Mar 24% 0 3.7
Apr 27% 0 3.5
May 27% 0 4
Jun 30% 0 5.1
Jul 23% 0 3.6
Aug 22% 0 3.8
Sep 20% 0 2.7
Oct 22% 0 3.1
Nov 21% 0 2.5
Dec 28% 0 3.8

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 18 0 5.6
Feb 17 0 5.3
Mar 24 0 9.4
Apr 27 0 8.9
May 27 0 10.2
Jun 30 0 13
Jul 23 0 9.1
Aug 22 0 9.7
Sep 20 0 6.9
Oct 22 0 7.9
Nov 21 0 6.4
Dec 28 0 9.7

 

Humidity and Wind

Buckeye Lake has some high humidity months, with other comfortably humid months. The least humid month is April (52.5% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (68.2%).

Wind in Buckeye Lake is usually calm. The windiest month is January, followed by April and February. January’s average wind speed of around 6.4 knots (7.4 MPH or 11.9 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early April where average top sustained speeds reach 15.2 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Buckeye Lake.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 6.4 Light breeze 13.2 Significant breeze
Feb 6.1 Light breeze 12.9 Significant breeze
Mar 5.8 Light breeze 12.5 Significant breeze
Apr 6.3 Light breeze 14.2 Significant breeze
May 4.6 Light breeze 11.7 Significant breeze
Jun 4.2 Light breeze 11.4 Significant breeze
Jul 3.3 Barely noticeable 9.9 Significant breeze
Aug 2.9 Barely noticeable 8.9 Gentle breeze
Sep 3.1 Barely noticeable 9.1 Significant breeze
Oct 4.4 Light breeze 11.2 Significant breeze
Nov 5.1 Light breeze 11.8 Significant breeze
Dec 5.6 Light breeze 11.8 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 64.3%
Feb 61.8%
Mar 55.9%
Apr 52.5%
May 59%
Jun 63.1%
Jul 66.4%
Aug 67.2%
Sep 65.7%
Oct 62.5%
Nov 60.4%
Dec 68.2%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Buckeye Lake?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for the United States; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Dec 04, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Buckeye Lake, OH, US is March, followed by June and February. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Buckeye Lake in November. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 39 in November means 39% of the tourists vs. March.

 

 

Overall Buckeye Lake Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 81.4°F (27.4°C) and 41°F (5°C) with far warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 7 to 8 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see moderate precipitation with 7 to 9 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Buckeye Lake, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 81.7°F (27.6°C) and 48°F (8.9°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 6 to 7 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is far too cold this time of year in Buckeye Lake to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 44°F (6.7°C) and 32.6°F (0.3°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 5 to 9 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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