Rushmore, OH
Unincorporated community in Putnam County, Ohio
Rushmore is a small unincorporated community in Putnam County, Ohio. It is 3.3 miles NW of Fort Jennings, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 45844.
Rushmore at a glance
- State
- Ohio
- County
- Putnam County
- ZIP code
- 45844
- Nearest town
- Fort Jennings (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.8742, -84.2533
Weather in Rushmore now
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Rushmore weather by the hour
Rushmore weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rushmore.
This week in Rushmore
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rushmore
What is the weather usually like in Rushmore?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 41.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,046 mm
- 18.5 insnowfall per year · 47 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rushmore: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LIMA WWTP, OH US (USC00334551), adjusted for the elevation of Rushmore.
Rushmore weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rushmore through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 5:35 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 7:29 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:45 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 9:12 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 9:09 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:36 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 7:16 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:47 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 7:23 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:52 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rushmore?
Rushmore has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 41.2 inches (1,046 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rushmore 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 Rushmore
The closest live webcam is Allentown: SR-309 at Eastown Rd, D01-019, 8.5 miles SE of Rushmore.
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Questions about Rushmore
Where is Rushmore, OH?
Rushmore is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, Ohio, 3.3 miles NW of Fort Jennings.
What county is Rushmore in?
Rushmore is in Putnam County, Ohio.
What is the ZIP code of Rushmore, OH?
The ZIP code for Rushmore is 45844.
What is the nearest town to Rushmore?
Fort Jennings, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rushmore?
Yes. The closest is Allentown: SR-309 at Eastown Rd, D01-019, 8.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rushmore?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Rushmore?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Rushmore?
About 41.2 inches (1,046 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rushmore?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rushmore?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rushmore have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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