Grider, KY

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Kentucky

Grider is a small unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It is 3.5 miles E of Burkesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42717.

Grider at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Cumberland County
ZIP code
42717
Nearest town
Burkesville (3.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
36.8042, -85.4256

Weather in Grider now

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Grider weather by the hour

Grider weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Grider

What is the weather usually like in Grider?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°38°57°76°95°48°24°Jan53°27°Feb61°34°Mar72°43°Apr80°51°May86°59°Jun90°63°Jul89°61°Aug82°55°Sep73°44°Oct61°33°Nov51°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.9"Jan4.1"Feb4.8"Mar4.3"Apr4.6"May4.4"Jun3.9"Jul4.1"Aug3.7"Sep3.6"Oct3.6"Nov4.6"Dec

Best time to visit Grider: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SUMMER SHADE, KY US (USC00157800), adjusted for the elevation of Grider.

Grider weather month by month

January
48° 24°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
February
53° 27°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
March
61° 34°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
April
72° 43°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
80° 51°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
86° 59°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
90° 63°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
89° 61°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
82° 55°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
73° 44°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
61° 33°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
51° 27°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Grider through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:51 AM4:50 PM9 h 58 min
February6:28 AM5:23 PM10 h 55 min
March6:50 AM6:50 PM11 h 59 min
April6:05 AM7:17 PM13 h 11 min
May5:32 AM7:43 PM14 h 11 min
June5:20 AM8:03 PM14 h 43 min
July5:33 AM8:02 PM14 h 28 min
August5:57 AM7:34 PM13 h 36 min
September6:22 AM6:50 PM12 h 27 min
October6:48 AM6:06 PM11 h 18 min
November6:18 AM4:33 PM10 h 15 min
December6:45 AM4:28 PM9 h 42 min

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

What is the weather like in Grider?

Grider has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 49.6 inches (1,260 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Grider is April–May and September–October. 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 Grider

The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 45.6 miles NW of Grider.

Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United StatesBrownsville · 45.6 mi NWOn Windy
Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency ServicesCookeville · 45.7 mi SOn Windy
Nashville › EastNashville · 80.7 mi SWOn Windy
Nashville › South-eastNashville · 81.4 mi SWOn Windy
Nashville: BroadwayNashville · 87.3 mi SWOn Windy
Franklin: Carothers ParkwayFranklin · 99.2 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Grider

Where is Grider, KY?

Grider is an unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Kentucky, 3.5 miles E of Burkesville.

What county is Grider in?

Grider is in Cumberland County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Grider, KY?

The ZIP code for Grider is 42717.

What is the nearest town to Grider?

Burkesville, 3.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Grider?

Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 45.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Grider?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Grider?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Grider?

About 49.6 inches (1,260 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in Grider?

Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Grider?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Grider have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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