Ratcliff, GA
Historical community (former settlement) in Gilmer County, Georgia
Ratcliff is a historical community (former settlement) in Gilmer County, Georgia. It is 5.6 miles SE of Ellijay, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 30540.
Ratcliff at a glance
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Gilmer County
- ZIP code
- 30540
- Nearest town
- Ellijay (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.7400, -84.5625
Weather in Ratcliff now
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Ratcliff weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ratcliff.
This week in Ratcliff
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ratcliff
What is the weather usually like in Ratcliff?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 57.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,460 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ratcliff: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHATSWORTH 2, GA US (USC00091863), adjusted for the elevation of Ratcliff.
Ratcliff weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ratcliff through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 7:22 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:47 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 7:04 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:33 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 6:23 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:35 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:57 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 7:20 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:42 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ratcliff?
Ratcliff has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 57.5 inches (1,460 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Ratcliff is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Ratcliff
The closest live webcam is Ellijay, 5.6 miles SE of Ratcliff.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ratcliff.
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Questions about Ratcliff
Where is Ratcliff, GA?
Ratcliff is a historical community (former settlement) in Gilmer County, Georgia, 5.6 miles SE of Ellijay.
What county is Ratcliff in?
Ratcliff is in Gilmer County, Georgia.
What is the ZIP code of Ratcliff, GA?
The ZIP code for Ratcliff is 30540.
What is the nearest town to Ratcliff?
Ellijay, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ratcliff?
Yes. The closest is Ellijay, 5.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ratcliff?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Ratcliff?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Ratcliff?
About 57.5 inches (1,460 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Ratcliff?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ratcliff?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ratcliff have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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