Hecla, OH
Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Ohio
Hecla is a small unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Ohio. It is 2.4 miles SW of Ironton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 45638.
Hecla at a glance
- State
- Ohio
- County
- Lawrence County
- ZIP code
- 45638
- Nearest town
- Ironton (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.5492, -82.6389
Weather in Hecla now
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Hecla weather by the hour
Hecla weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hecla.
This week in Hecla
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hecla
What is the weather usually like in Hecla?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 46.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,186 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hecla: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ASHLAND, KY US (USC00150254), adjusted for the elevation of Hecla.
Hecla weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hecla through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:35 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 6:17 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:39 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Hecla?
Hecla has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 46.7 inches (1,186 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Hecla 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 Hecla
The closest live webcam is Ironton: US-52 at SR-93, D09-004, 2.2 miles W of Hecla.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hecla.
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Questions about Hecla
Where is Hecla, OH?
Hecla is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Ohio, 2.4 miles SW of Ironton.
What county is Hecla in?
Hecla is in Lawrence County, Ohio.
What is the ZIP code of Hecla, OH?
The ZIP code for Hecla is 45638.
What is the nearest town to Hecla?
Ironton, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hecla?
Yes. The closest is Ironton: US-52 at SR-93, D09-004, 2.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hecla?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Hecla?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Hecla?
About 46.7 inches (1,186 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Hecla?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Hecla?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hecla have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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