Forested hills surround the town and farmhouses dot the countryside. Nelsonville is a pleasant scenic drive from most major cities. Driving distance in miles follows for some nearby cities. The area's climate varies with the seasons. Warm, humid summers are followed by clear autumn days and cool nights.
Winters are cold and damp with occasional snow.
Spring can be changeable and wet. The area is most beautiful in the Spring and Autumn, when the temperatures are ideal and the hillsides are full of color with trees in blossom in the Spring and leaves changing in the Autumn. The following table shows average temperatures in Fahrenheit. The event attracts bicycle enthusiasts from across the country. Scenic Railway Visitors can board old Engine 33 in Nelsonville for a scenic ride across the campus and through the hills of southeastern Ohio.