Buchtel, Ohio is a small town in Athens County with a humid continental climate. Summers are warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from 60°F-80°F. Winters are cold, with temperatures averaging between 20°F-40°F. The town is surrounded by forests, lakes, and streams, making it ideal for outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Fishing and boating are popular activities in the nearby Dow Lake and Burr Oak Reservoir. Buchtel is also home to the Sunday Creek Watershed, which contains high levels of acid mine drainage (AMD) due to past coal mining activities. Efforts are underway to mitigate the impact of AMD on the watershed's hydrology constituents.