Essex, OH
Unincorporated community in Union County, Ohio
Essex is a small unincorporated community in Union County, Ohio. It is 4.0 miles S of Richwood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 43344.
Essex at a glance
- State
- Ohio
- County
- Union County
- ZIP code
- 43344
- Nearest town
- Richwood (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.4825, -83.3158
Weather in Essex now
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Essex weather by the hour
Essex weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Essex.
This week in Essex
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Essex
What is the weather usually like in Essex?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 39.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,002 mm
- 23.8 insnowfall per year · 60 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Essex: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARION 2 N, OH US (USC00334942), adjusted for the elevation of Essex.
Essex weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Essex through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 AM | 5:32 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 7:24 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 9:04 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 7:18 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:47 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Essex?
Essex has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 39.4 inches (1,002 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Essex 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 Essex
The closest live webcam is Norton: US-23 at SR-229, 2238, 13.2 miles E of Essex.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Essex.
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Questions about Essex
Where is Essex, OH?
Essex is an unincorporated community in Union County, Ohio, 4.0 miles S of Richwood.
What county is Essex in?
Essex is in Union County, Ohio.
What is the ZIP code of Essex, OH?
The ZIP code for Essex is 43344.
What is the nearest town to Essex?
Richwood, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Essex?
Yes. The closest is Norton: US-23 at SR-229, 2238, 13.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Essex?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Essex?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Essex?
About 39.4 inches (1,002 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Essex?
Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Essex?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Essex have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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