Ritner, KY
Unincorporated community in McCreary County, Kentucky
Ritner is a small unincorporated community in McCreary County, Kentucky. It is 9.9 miles SE of Whitley City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42647.
Ritner at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- McCreary County
- ZIP code
- 42647
- Nearest town
- Whitley City (9.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.7925, -84.6311
Weather in Ritner now
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Ritner weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ritner.
This week in Ritner
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What is the weather usually like in Ritner?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 56.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,425 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ritner: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STEARNS 2S, KY US (USC00157677), adjusted for the elevation of Ritner.
Ritner weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ritner through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 5:47 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:20 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:47 AM | 7:47 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:02 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:29 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:17 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:30 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:31 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:19 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:44 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ritner?
Ritner 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 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 56.1 inches (1,425 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Ritner 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 Ritner
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 66.6 miles SW of Ritner.
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Questions about Ritner
Where is Ritner, KY?
Ritner is an unincorporated community in McCreary County, Kentucky, 9.9 miles SE of Whitley City.
What county is Ritner in?
Ritner is in McCreary County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Ritner, KY?
The ZIP code for Ritner is 42647.
What is the nearest town to Ritner?
Whitley City, 9.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ritner?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 66.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ritner?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ritner?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Ritner?
About 56.1 inches (1,425 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Ritner?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ritner?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ritner have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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