Surprise, OH

Historical community (former settlement) in Morrow County, Ohio

Surprise is a historical community (former settlement) in Morrow County, Ohio. It is 3.7 miles E of Candlewood Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 43320.

Surprise at a glance

State
Ohio
County
Morrow County
ZIP code
43320
Nearest town
Candlewood Lake (3.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
40.6106, -82.8433

Weather in Surprise now

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Surprise weather by the hour

Surprise weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Surprise

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Surprise

What is the weather usually like in Surprise?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°32°51°69°88°33°18°Jan36°19°Feb47°28°Mar60°38°Apr71°49°May80°58°Jun83°61°Jul82°60°Aug76°53°Sep63°42°Oct49°32°Nov39°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan2.2"Feb2.8"Mar4.2"Apr4.5"May4.8"Jun4.5"Jul3.7"Aug3.5"Sep3.1"Oct3.2"Nov3.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GALION WTR WKS, OH US (USC00333021), adjusted for the elevation of Surprise.

Surprise weather month by month

January
33° 18°F
3.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 9.9 in of snow
February
36° 19°F
2.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.9 in of snow
March
47° 28°F
2.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow
April
60° 38°F
4.2 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
May
71° 49°F
4.5 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
80° 58°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
83° 61°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
82° 60°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
76° 53°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
63° 42°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
49° 32°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
December
39° 24°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Surprise through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:51 AM5:30 PM9 h 39 min
February7:23 AM6:07 PM10 h 44 min
March7:41 AM7:39 PM11 h 58 min
April6:50 AM8:11 PM13 h 21 min
May6:12 AM8:42 PM14 h 30 min
June5:58 AM9:05 PM15 h 7 min
July6:12 AM9:02 PM14 h 50 min
August6:40 AM8:30 PM13 h 50 min
September7:11 AM7:41 PM12 h 30 min
October7:41 AM6:52 PM11 h 11 min
November7:16 AM5:15 PM9 h 58 min
December7:46 AM5:06 PM9 h 20 min

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

What is the weather like in Surprise?

Surprise has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 43.1 inches (1,094 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Surprise 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 Surprise

The closest live webcam is Marion: US-23 at SR-95, 2145, 12.4 miles W of Surprise.

Marion: US-23 at SR-95, 2145Marion · 12.4 mi WOn Windy
Fargo: I-71 at SR-61, 2138Fargo · 16.4 mi SOn Windy
Norton: US-23 at SR-229, 2238Norton · 17.1 mi SWOn Windy
Mansfield: US-30 at SR-13, D03-032Mansfield · 20.9 mi NEOn Windy
Delaware: Shelbourne Forest: US-23 at Coover Rd, 2239Delaware · 21.7 mi SWOn Windy
Alum Creek: I-71 at Berkshire Rd, 2186Alum Creek · 22.9 mi SOn Windy
Alum Creek: I-71 at US-36/SR-37, 2099Alum Creek · 24.2 mi SOn Windy
Sites Lake Cottage Area: I-71 at US-30, D03-001Sites Lake Cottage Area · 25.5 mi NEOn Windy
Stratford: US-23 at SR-315, 2243Stratford · 27.1 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Surprise

Where is Surprise, OH?

Surprise is a historical community (former settlement) in Morrow County, Ohio, 3.7 miles E of Candlewood Lake.

What county is Surprise in?

Surprise is in Morrow County, Ohio.

What is the ZIP code of Surprise, OH?

The ZIP code for Surprise is 43320.

What is the nearest town to Surprise?

Candlewood Lake, 3.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Surprise?

Yes. The closest is Marion: US-23 at SR-95, 2145, 12.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Surprise?

July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Surprise?

January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Surprise?

About 43.1 inches (1,094 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Surprise?

Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Surprise?

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

What climate does Surprise have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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