Richwood, WI
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Richwood is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It is 4.5 miles SE of Watertown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 53098.
Richwood at a glance
- State
- Wisconsin
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 53098
- Nearest town
- Watertown (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 43.2414, -88.7831
Weather in Richwood now
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Richwood weather by the hour
Richwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Richwood.
This week in Richwood
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richwood
What is the weather usually like in Richwood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 37.3 inprecipitation per year · 946 mm
- 37.0 insnowfall per year · 94 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Richwood: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WATERTOWN WWTP, WI US (USC00478919), adjusted for the elevation of Richwood.
Richwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Richwood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| June | 5:12 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 25 min |
| July | 5:27 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:22 PM | 9 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Richwood?
Richwood has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 37.3 inches (946 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Richwood 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 Richwood
The closest live webcam is Madison: McClellan Park: I-39/90 at County BB/Cottage Grove Rd, 27.5 miles SW of Richwood.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Richwood.
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Questions about Richwood
Where is Richwood, WI?
Richwood is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, 4.5 miles SE of Watertown.
What county is Richwood in?
Richwood is in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
What is the ZIP code of Richwood, WI?
The ZIP code for Richwood is 53098.
What is the nearest town to Richwood?
Watertown, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Richwood?
Yes. The closest is Madison: McClellan Park: I-39/90 at County BB/Cottage Grove Rd, 27.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Richwood?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Richwood?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Richwood?
About 37.3 inches (946 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Richwood?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Richwood?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Richwood have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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