Ridgeway, KY
Unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky
Ridgeway is a small unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky. It is 3.4 miles SW of Kenvir, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40849.
Ridgeway at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Harlan County
- ZIP code
- 40849
- Nearest town
- Kenvir (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.8975, -83.1256
Weather in Ridgeway now
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Ridgeway weather by the hour
Ridgeway weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ridgeway.
This week in Ridgeway
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ridgeway
What is the weather usually like in Ridgeway?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 49.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,262 mm
- 9.3 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ridgeway: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PENNINGTON GAP, VA US (USC00446626), adjusted for the elevation of Ridgeway.
Ridgeway weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ridgeway through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ridgeway?
Ridgeway has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ridgeway is May–June 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 Ridgeway
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 11.2 miles SE of Ridgeway.
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Questions about Ridgeway
Where is Ridgeway, KY?
Ridgeway is an unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky, 3.4 miles SW of Kenvir.
What county is Ridgeway in?
Ridgeway is in Harlan County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Ridgeway, KY?
The ZIP code for Ridgeway is 40849.
What is the nearest town to Ridgeway?
Kenvir, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ridgeway?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 11.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ridgeway?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ridgeway?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Ridgeway?
About 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Ridgeway?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ridgeway?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ridgeway have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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