Molasses Gap, OH

Unincorporated community in Paulding County, Ohio

Molasses Gap is a small unincorporated community in Paulding County, Ohio. It is 5.2 miles SE of Melrose, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 45879.

Molasses Gap at a glance

State
Ohio
County
Paulding County
ZIP code
45879
Nearest town
Melrose (5.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
41.1503, -84.4769

Weather in Molasses Gap now

Loading the National Weather Service forecast…

Molasses Gap weather by the hour

Molasses Gap weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Molasses Gap.

This week in Molasses Gap

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Molasses Gap

What is the weather usually like in Molasses Gap?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

12°32°51°71°90°33°17°Jan36°19°Feb47°27°Mar61°37°Apr72°49°May81°60°Jun85°62°Jul83°60°Aug78°53°Sep65°42°Oct50°32°Nov38°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.4"Jan2.0"Feb2.6"Mar3.5"Apr4.4"May4.0"Jun3.6"Jul3.6"Aug2.9"Sep2.8"Oct2.8"Nov2.3"Dec

Best time to visit Molasses Gap: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PAULDING, OH US (USC00336465), adjusted for the elevation of Molasses Gap.

Molasses Gap weather month by month

January
33° 17°F
2.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.3 in of snow
February
36° 19°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 7.5 in of snow
March
47° 27°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
April
61° 37°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
72° 49°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
81° 60°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 62°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 60°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
78° 53°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
65° 42°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
50° 32°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
December
38° 23°F
2.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Molasses Gap through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:59 AM5:35 PM9 h 36 min
February7:30 AM6:13 PM10 h 42 min
March7:47 AM7:45 PM11 h 58 min
April6:56 AM8:19 PM13 h 22 min
May6:17 AM8:50 PM14 h 33 min
June6:03 AM9:13 PM15 h 10 min
July6:17 AM9:10 PM14 h 53 min
August6:46 AM8:38 PM13 h 52 min
September7:17 AM7:48 PM12 h 31 min
October7:48 AM6:58 PM11 h 10 min
November7:24 AM5:20 PM9 h 55 min
December7:54 AM5:11 PM9 h 16 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Molasses Gap?

Molasses Gap 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 17°F (-8°C).

It gets about 37.0 inches (940 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Molasses Gap 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 Molasses Gap

The closest live webcam is Tanglewood: I-469: 1-469-020-8-1 US 24/ROSE AVE, 27.2 miles W of Molasses Gap.

Tanglewood: I-469: 1-469-020-8-1 US 24/ROSE AVETanglewood · 27.2 mi WOn Windy
Tanglewood: I-469: 1-469-019-5-1 US 30/SR 930Tanglewood · 27.4 mi WOn Windy
Meadowbrook: I-469: 1-469-017-7-1 MINNICH RDMeadowbrook · 28.3 mi WOn Windy
Thurman: I-469: 1-469-026-5-1 WHEELOCK RDThurman · 28.5 mi WOn Windy
New Haven: I-469: 1-469-015-8-1 TILLMAN RDNew Haven · 30.0 mi WOn Windy
Allentown: SR-309 at Eastown Rd, D01-019Allentown · 30.9 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Molasses Gap.

Do you know Molasses Gap? Tell us about it

Help other travelers: share what makes Molasses Gap special. We review every message before publishing it.

Local foodA typical dish, dessert or drinkA place to seeA landmark, viewpoint or hidden spotFestivals & eventsWhen they are and what happensHistory & legendsWhat people tell about the townWhat locals are calledPeople from Molasses Gap are called…Something is wrongCorrect a fact on this page

Map of Molasses Gap, OH

Tap any road on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Molasses Gap Street View

Loading Street View…

Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.

Open in Google Maps ›

Towns near Molasses Gap

Other communities near Molasses Gap

Questions about Molasses Gap

Where is Molasses Gap, OH?

Molasses Gap is an unincorporated community in Paulding County, Ohio, 5.2 miles SE of Melrose.

What county is Molasses Gap in?

Molasses Gap is in Paulding County, Ohio.

What is the ZIP code of Molasses Gap, OH?

The ZIP code for Molasses Gap is 45879.

What is the nearest town to Molasses Gap?

Melrose, 5.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Molasses Gap?

Yes. The closest is Tanglewood: I-469: 1-469-020-8-1 US 24/ROSE AVE, 27.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Molasses Gap?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Molasses Gap?

January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Molasses Gap?

About 37.0 inches (940 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Molasses Gap?

Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Molasses Gap?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Molasses Gap have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

Last updated: