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.
This week in Ratchford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ratchford
What is the weather usually like in Ratchford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 45.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,145 mm
- 20.7 insnowfall per year · 53 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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
Sunrise and sunset in Ratchford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:33 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:15 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 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.
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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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