Ritter, IA
Unincorporated community in O'Brien County, Iowa
Ritter is a small unincorporated community in O'Brien County, Iowa. It is 4.6 miles S of Sheldon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 51232.
Ritter at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- O'Brien County
- ZIP code
- 51232
- Nearest town
- Sheldon (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 43.2442, -95.8225
Weather in Ritter now
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Ritter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ritter.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ritter
What is the weather usually like in Ritter?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 31.1 inprecipitation per year · 790 mm
- 40.8 insnowfall per year · 104 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ritter: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHELDON, IA US (USC00137594), adjusted for the elevation of Ritter.
Ritter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ritter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 9:06 PM | 15 h 25 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ritter?
Ritter has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).
It gets about 31.1 inches (790 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ritter is June to September. 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 Ritter
The closest live webcam is Sheldon: WWD - IA 60 @ US 18 in, 4.1 miles S of Ritter.
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Questions about Ritter
Where is Ritter, IA?
Ritter is an unincorporated community in O'Brien County, Iowa, 4.6 miles S of Sheldon.
What county is Ritter in?
Ritter is in O'Brien County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Ritter, IA?
The ZIP code for Ritter is 51232.
What is the nearest town to Ritter?
Sheldon, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ritter?
Yes. The closest is Sheldon: WWD - IA 60 @ US 18 in, 4.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ritter?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Ritter?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Ritter?
About 31.1 inches (790 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Ritter?
Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ritter?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ritter have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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