Drakes, OH
Unincorporated community in Perry County, Ohio
Drakes is a small unincorporated community in Perry County, Ohio. It is 1.3 miles W of Hemlock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 43730.
Drakes at a glance
- State
- Ohio
- County
- Perry County
- ZIP code
- 43730
- Nearest town
- Hemlock (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.5939, -82.1272
Weather in Drakes now
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Drakes weather by the hour
Drakes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drakes.
This week in Drakes
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Drakes
What is the weather usually like in Drakes?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 44.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,127 mm
- 20.2 insnowfall per year · 51 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Drakes: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEW LEXINGTON 2 NW, OH US (USC00335857), adjusted for the elevation of Drakes.
Drakes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Drakes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Drakes?
Drakes has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 44.4 inches (1,127 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Drakes is May–June and August–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 Drakes
The closest live webcam is The Plains: US-33 at W of SR-550, 693, 15.8 miles S of Drakes.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Drakes.
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Questions about Drakes
Where is Drakes, OH?
Drakes is an unincorporated community in Perry County, Ohio, 1.3 miles W of Hemlock.
What county is Drakes in?
Drakes is in Perry County, Ohio.
What is the ZIP code of Drakes, OH?
The ZIP code for Drakes is 43730.
What is the nearest town to Drakes?
Hemlock, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Drakes?
Yes. The closest is The Plains: US-33 at W of SR-550, 693, 15.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Drakes?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Drakes?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Drakes?
About 44.4 inches (1,127 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Drakes?
Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Drakes?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Drakes have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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