Ritch, GA

Unincorporated community in Wayne County, Georgia

Ritch is a small unincorporated community in Wayne County, Georgia. It is 6.5 miles SE of Screven, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 31518.

Ritch at a glance

State
Georgia
County
Wayne County
ZIP code
31518
Nearest town
Screven (6.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
31.5397, -82.1064

Weather in Ritch now

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Ritch weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ritch.

This week in Ritch

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ritch

What is the weather usually like in Ritch?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

34°50°66°81°97°63°39°Jan67°40°Feb73°46°Mar80°52°Apr86°59°May91°68°Jun92°70°Jul90°69°Aug88°65°Sep81°55°Oct71°45°Nov65°40°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan3.4"Feb3.9"Mar2.6"Apr3.2"May5.3"Jun5.0"Jul5.6"Aug4.3"Sep2.7"Oct2.3"Nov3.8"Dec

Best time to visit Ritch: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SURRENCY, GA US (USC00098476), adjusted for the elevation of Ritch.

Ritch weather month by month

January
63° 39°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
67° 40°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
73° 46°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
80° 52°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
86° 59°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
91° 68°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
92° 70°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
90° 69°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
88° 65°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
81° 55°F
2.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
71° 45°F
2.3 in of rain · 3 wet days
December
65° 40°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Ritch through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:49 PM10 h 22 min
February7:08 AM6:16 PM11 h 8 min
March7:36 AM7:37 PM12 h 0 min
April6:58 AM7:58 PM13 h 0 min
May6:30 AM8:19 PM13 h 48 min
June6:21 AM8:36 PM14 h 14 min
July6:32 AM8:35 PM14 h 2 min
August6:52 AM8:13 PM13 h 20 min
September7:11 AM7:35 PM12 h 24 min
October7:30 AM6:57 PM11 h 27 min
November6:55 AM5:30 PM10 h 35 min
December7:19 AM5:28 PM10 h 9 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Ritch?

Ritch has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).

It gets about 45.7 inches (1,160 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November.

The best time to visit Ritch is March–April and October–November. 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 Ritch

The closest live webcam is Patterson, 10.7 miles S of Ritch.

PattersonPatterson · 10.7 mi SOn Windy
BlackshearBlackshear · 18.0 mi SWOn Windy
Baxley › North-westBaxley · 19.5 mi NWOn Windy
Baxley › South-west: Blackshear Highway Southeast - U.S. Highway 1 NorthBaxley · 21.3 mi NWOn Windy
NahuntaNahunta · 24.4 mi SOn Windy
WaycrossWaycross · 26.8 mi SWOn Windy
Waycross › North-east: South Georgia Parkway West - Victory DriveWaycross · 28.1 mi SWOn Windy
GlennvilleGlennville · 29.3 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ritch.

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Questions about Ritch

Where is Ritch, GA?

Ritch is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, Georgia, 6.5 miles SE of Screven.

What county is Ritch in?

Ritch is in Wayne County, Georgia.

What is the ZIP code of Ritch, GA?

The ZIP code for Ritch is 31518.

What is the nearest town to Ritch?

Screven, 6.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ritch?

Yes. The closest is Patterson, 10.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ritch?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Ritch?

January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).

How much does it rain in Ritch?

About 45.7 inches (1,160 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Ritch?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Ritch?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Ritch have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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