Ribbon, KY
Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Kentucky
Ribbon is a small unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It is 9.5 miles SW of Burkesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42629.
Ribbon at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Cumberland County
- ZIP code
- 42629
- Nearest town
- Burkesville (9.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.8803, -85.2403
Weather in Ribbon now
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Ribbon weather by the hour
Ribbon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ribbon.
This week in Ribbon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ribbon
What is the weather usually like in Ribbon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 57.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,448 mm
- 4.9 insnowfall per year · 12 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ribbon: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JAMESTOWN WWTP, KY US (USC00154208), adjusted for the elevation of Ribbon.
Ribbon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ribbon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:27 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:05 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 7:43 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:19 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 5:32 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 5:56 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:33 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 6:45 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ribbon?
Ribbon has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ribbon is May and August to 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 Ribbon
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 51.9 miles NW of Ribbon.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ribbon.
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Questions about Ribbon
Where is Ribbon, KY?
Ribbon is an unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Kentucky, 9.5 miles SW of Burkesville.
What county is Ribbon in?
Ribbon is in Cumberland County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Ribbon, KY?
The ZIP code for Ribbon is 42629.
What is the nearest town to Ribbon?
Burkesville, 9.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ribbon?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 51.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ribbon?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ribbon?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Ribbon?
About 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Ribbon?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ribbon?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ribbon have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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