Why visit Arcanum
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail and 1 place to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Arcanum
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Arcanum
Arcanum is a village in Darke County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,457 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Arcanum, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes1
Huston's Restaurant & Catering
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
9 Water Street, Arcanum
Mo off; Tu-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping1
History
Arcanum was laid out in 1849. The Greenville and Miami railroad arrived to Arcanum in 1852, connecting it to Dayton and much of the outside world. This helped contribute to the majority of its economic prosperity. Arcanum received its name in November 1848 when two engineers were given the task by John Gunder. Gunder instructed the men to "select a name and have one that is not on the map of the globe." Between the first requirement and the dark, foggy November weather, the men chose "Arcanum," which conveniently means "secret, hidden." A post office has been in operation at Arcanum since 1852.
From the History section of Arcanum, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Family Health Services of Darke County
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
702 North Main Street, Versailles
Map of Arcanum
16 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 19°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 21°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 30°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 73°F | 52°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 53°F | 2.8 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 42°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Greenville Wtp Hcn (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Darke County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-02: Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-18: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide (Tornado)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Greenville 8 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Clayton 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Englewood 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Ansonia 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Troy 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Trotwood 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Piqua 20 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Tipp City 20 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Richmond 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Vandalia 21 mi east, about 33 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Arcanum Municipal Center, Nyttend, Public domain
- Arcanum Faith UMC, Nyttend, Public domain
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