Ratchford, OH

Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Ohio

Ratchford is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, Ohio. It is 1.7 miles W of Wellston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 45692.

Ratchford at a glance

State
Ohio
County
Jackson County
ZIP code
45692
Nearest town
Wellston (1.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.1208, -82.5058

Weather in Ratchford now

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Ratchford weather by the hour

Ratchford weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ratchford

What is the weather usually like in Ratchford?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

16°34°52°69°87°37°21°Jan41°23°Feb51°30°Mar64°40°Apr72°50°May79°58°Jun82°62°Jul80°61°Aug75°54°Sep63°42°Oct52°32°Nov41°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan3.4"Feb4.1"Mar4.1"Apr4.4"May4.5"Jun4.6"Jul3.6"Aug3.5"Sep3.0"Oct2.9"Nov3.6"Dec

Best time to visit Ratchford: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JACKSON 3 NW, OH US (USC00334004), adjusted for the elevation of Ratchford.

Ratchford weather month by month

January
37° 21°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 7.0 in of snow
February
41° 23°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.9 in of snow
March
51° 30°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow
April
64° 40°F
4.1 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
72° 50°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
79° 58°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
82° 62°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
80° 61°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
75° 54°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
63° 42°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
52° 32°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
December
41° 26°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Ratchford through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:45 AM5:33 PM9 h 47 min
February7:19 AM6:08 PM10 h 48 min
March7:39 AM7:38 PM11 h 58 min
April6:51 AM8:08 PM13 h 17 min
May6:15 AM8:37 PM14 h 22 min
June6:01 AM8:59 PM14 h 57 min
July6:15 AM8:56 PM14 h 41 min
August6:42 AM8:26 PM13 h 44 min
September7:10 AM7:40 PM12 h 29 min
October7:38 AM6:52 PM11 h 14 min
November7:12 AM5:17 PM10 h 5 min
December7:40 AM5:09 PM9 h 29 min

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

What is the weather like in Ratchford?

Ratchford has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).

It gets about 45.1 inches (1,145 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Ratchford is June to 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 Ratchford

The closest live webcam is Jackson Heights: SR-32 at Burlington Rd, D09-016, 9.4 miles SW of Ratchford.

Jackson Heights: SR-32 at Burlington Rd, D09-016Jackson Heights · 9.4 mi SWOn Windy
Rupels: US-50 at Lancaster Rd, D09-027Rupels · 22.6 mi NWOn Windy
Clearview: US-50 at Clover Ln, D10-006Clearview · 24.0 mi NEOn Windy
Valley View: US-33 at Pleasant Hill Rd, 737Valley View · 24.6 mi NEOn Windy
Waverly: US-23 at 2nd St - D09-023Waverly · 26.4 mi WOn Windy
Rock Springs: US-33 at SR-7/833, 947Rock Springs · 26.5 mi EOn Windy
Athens: US-50/US-33 at Stimson Ave Roundabout, 1269Athens · 26.6 mi NEOn Windy
Piketon: SR-32 at Shyville Rd, D09-017Piketon · 26.7 mi WOn Windy
The Plains: US-33 at W of SR-550, 693The Plains · 26.9 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Ratchford

Where is Ratchford, OH?

Ratchford is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Ohio, 1.7 miles W of Wellston.

What county is Ratchford in?

Ratchford is in Jackson County, Ohio.

What is the ZIP code of Ratchford, OH?

The ZIP code for Ratchford is 45692.

What is the nearest town to Ratchford?

Wellston, 1.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ratchford?

Yes. The closest is Jackson Heights: SR-32 at Burlington Rd, D09-016, 9.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ratchford?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Ratchford?

January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Ratchford?

About 45.1 inches (1,145 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Ratchford?

Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Ratchford?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Ratchford have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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