Riton, OH
Historical community (former settlement) in Ross County, Ohio
Riton is a historical community (former settlement) in Ross County, Ohio. It is 1.6 miles SW of Chillicothe, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 45601.
Riton at a glance
- State
- Ohio
- County
- Ross County
- ZIP code
- 45601
- Nearest town
- Chillicothe (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.3528, -82.9697
Weather in Riton now
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Riton weather by the hour
Riton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Riton.
This week in Riton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Riton
What is the weather usually like in Riton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 40.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,022 mm
- 15.3 insnowfall per year · 39 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHILLICOTHE MOUND CITY, OH US (USC00331528), adjusted for the elevation of Riton.
Riton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:29 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:43 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Riton?
Riton 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 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 40.2 inches (1,022 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Riton 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 Riton
The closest live webcam is Chillicothe: US-35 at SR-159 (East), D09-001, 0.5 miles SW of Riton.
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Questions about Riton
Where is Riton, OH?
Riton is a historical community (former settlement) in Ross County, Ohio, 1.6 miles SW of Chillicothe.
What county is Riton in?
Riton is in Ross County, Ohio.
What is the ZIP code of Riton, OH?
The ZIP code for Riton is 45601.
What is the nearest town to Riton?
Chillicothe, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riton?
Yes. The closest is Chillicothe: US-35 at SR-159 (East), D09-001, 0.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Riton?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Riton?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Riton?
About 40.2 inches (1,022 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Riton?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Riton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Riton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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