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.
This week in Grider
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Grider
What is the weather usually like in Grider?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 49.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,260 mm
- 7.2 insnowfall per year · 18 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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
Sunrise and sunset in Grider through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:28 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:05 AM | 7:17 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 7:43 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 5:33 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:06 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:33 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 6:45 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 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.
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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