Riga, KS
Unincorporated community in Ellis County, Kansas
Riga is a small unincorporated community in Ellis County, Kansas. It is 5.1 miles E of Ellis, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 67637.
Riga at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Ellis County
- ZIP code
- 67637
- Nearest town
- Ellis (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.9506, -99.6500
Weather in Riga now
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Riga weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Riga.
This week in Riga
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Riga
What is the weather usually like in Riga?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 22.6 inprecipitation per year · 575 mm
- 17.3 insnowfall per year · 44 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riga: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CEDAR BLUFF DAM, KS US (USC00141383), adjusted for the elevation of Riga.
Riga weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riga through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:54 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 7:27 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:47 AM | 7:46 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 9:07 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 9:05 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:35 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:48 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:47 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:20 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:48 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Riga?
Riga has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 22.6 inches (575 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Riga 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 Riga
The closest live webcam is Ellis: I-70 at - Exit 146, 4.8 miles E of Riga.
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Questions about Riga
Where is Riga, KS?
Riga is an unincorporated community in Ellis County, Kansas, 5.1 miles E of Ellis.
What county is Riga in?
Riga is in Ellis County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Riga, KS?
The ZIP code for Riga is 67637.
What is the nearest town to Riga?
Ellis, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riga?
Yes. The closest is Ellis: I-70 at - Exit 146, 4.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Riga?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Riga?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Riga?
About 22.6 inches (575 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Riga?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Riga?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Riga have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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