Ransom, OH

Unincorporated community in Preble County, Ohio

Ransom is a small unincorporated community in Preble County, Ohio. It is 2.4 miles E of West Alexandria, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 45381.

Ransom at a glance

State
Ohio
County
Preble County
ZIP code
45381
Nearest town
West Alexandria (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.7442, -84.5808

Weather in Ransom now

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Ransom weather by the hour

Ransom weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Ransom

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ransom

What is the weather usually like in Ransom?

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°35°17°Jan40°19°Feb50°28°Mar63°38°Apr73°49°May82°59°Jun85°62°Jul84°60°Aug79°53°Sep66°41°Oct52°31°Nov40°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.6"Feb3.6"Mar4.5"Apr4.8"May4.6"Jun4.3"Jul3.0"Aug3.0"Sep3.2"Oct3.2"Nov3.2"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EATON, OH US (USC00332485), adjusted for the elevation of Ransom.

Ransom weather month by month

January
35° 17°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
40° 19°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
50° 28°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
63° 38°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
73° 49°F
4.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
82° 59°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 62°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
84° 60°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
79° 53°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
66° 41°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
52° 31°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
40° 23°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Ransom through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:55 AM5:39 PM9 h 43 min
February7:28 AM6:15 PM10 h 47 min
March7:47 AM7:46 PM11 h 58 min
April6:58 AM8:17 PM13 h 18 min
May6:21 AM8:47 PM14 h 25 min
June6:08 AM9:09 PM15 h 1 min
July6:21 AM9:07 PM14 h 45 min
August6:49 AM8:36 PM13 h 46 min
September7:18 AM7:48 PM12 h 30 min
October7:47 AM7:00 PM11 h 13 min
November7:21 AM5:24 PM10 h 2 min
December7:50 AM5:16 PM9 h 25 min

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

What is the weather like in Ransom?

Ransom has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).

It gets about 43.1 inches (1,095 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Ransom 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 Ransom

The closest live webcam is West Manchester: US-40 at US-127, 1126, 7.6 miles N of Ransom.

West Manchester: US-40 at US-127, 1126West Manchester · 7.6 mi NOn Windy
Dodson: I-70 at Number 9 Rd, 1068Dodson · 9.0 mi NEOn Windy
Brookville: I-70 at Arlington Rd, 1069Brookville · 11.0 mi NEOn Windy
Arlington: I-70 at Brookville Phillipsburg Rd, 1070Arlington · 12.0 mi NEOn Windy
New Westville: I-70 at Ohio/Indiana Line, 1063New Westville · 13.0 mi NWOn Windy
Swanktown: I-70 at SR-49, 1071Swanktown · 13.5 mi NEOn Windy
Richmond: I-70: 1-070-156-2-1 US 40Richmond · 13.8 mi NWOn Windy
Swanktown: US-40 at SR-49, 1107Swanktown · 13.8 mi NEOn Windy
Clayton: I-70 at Crestway Rd, 1001Clayton · 14.3 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ransom.

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Questions about Ransom

Where is Ransom, OH?

Ransom is an unincorporated community in Preble County, Ohio, 2.4 miles E of West Alexandria.

What county is Ransom in?

Ransom is in Preble County, Ohio.

What is the ZIP code of Ransom, OH?

The ZIP code for Ransom is 45381.

What is the nearest town to Ransom?

West Alexandria, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ransom?

Yes. The closest is West Manchester: US-40 at US-127, 1126, 7.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ransom?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Ransom?

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

How much does it rain in Ransom?

About 43.1 inches (1,095 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Ransom?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Ransom?

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

What climate does Ransom have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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