Rio, KY
Unincorporated community in Hart County, Kentucky
Rio is a small unincorporated community in Hart County, Kentucky. It is 4.6 miles S of Hardyville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42722.
Rio at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Hart County
- ZIP code
- 42722
- Nearest town
- Hardyville (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.3189, -85.7711
Weather in Rio now
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Rio weather by the hour
Rio weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rio.
This week in Rio
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rio
What is the weather usually like in Rio?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 52.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,338 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rio: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HODGENVILLE LINCOLN P, KY US (USC00153929), adjusted for the elevation of Rio.
Rio weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rio through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:06 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 7:46 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 5:33 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:07 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:21 AM | 4:34 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 6:48 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rio?
Rio 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 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 52.7 inches (1,338 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Rio 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 Rio
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 20.3 miles SW of Rio.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rio.
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Questions about Rio
Where is Rio, KY?
Rio is an unincorporated community in Hart County, Kentucky, 4.6 miles S of Hardyville.
What county is Rio in?
Rio is in Hart County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Rio, KY?
The ZIP code for Rio is 42722.
What is the nearest town to Rio?
Hardyville, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rio?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 20.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rio?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rio?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Rio?
About 52.7 inches (1,338 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rio?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rio?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rio have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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