Ridgeton, KS
Unincorporated community in Osage County, Kansas
Ridgeton is a small unincorporated community in Osage County, Kansas. It is 1.3 miles NE of Olivet, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 66856.
Ridgeton at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Osage County
- ZIP code
- 66856
- Nearest town
- Olivet (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.4675, -95.7681
Weather in Ridgeton now
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Ridgeton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ridgeton.
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What is the weather usually like in Ridgeton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 38.1 inprecipitation per year · 967 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ridgeton: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MELVERN LAKE, KS US (USC00145210), adjusted for the elevation of Ridgeton.
Ridgeton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ridgeton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ridgeton?
Ridgeton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 38.1 inches (967 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Ridgeton is May–June 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 Ridgeton
The closest live webcam is Lebo: I-35 at Beto Junction MM 151, 3.5 miles SW of Ridgeton.
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Questions about Ridgeton
Where is Ridgeton, KS?
Ridgeton is an unincorporated community in Osage County, Kansas, 1.3 miles NE of Olivet.
What county is Ridgeton in?
Ridgeton is in Osage County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Ridgeton, KS?
The ZIP code for Ridgeton is 66856.
What is the nearest town to Ridgeton?
Olivet, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ridgeton?
Yes. The closest is Lebo: I-35 at Beto Junction MM 151, 3.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ridgeton?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Ridgeton?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Ridgeton?
About 38.1 inches (967 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Ridgeton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ridgeton?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ridgeton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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