Rivals, KY
Unincorporated community in Spencer County, Kentucky
Rivals is a small unincorporated community in Spencer County, Kentucky. It is 3.9 miles W of Elk Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40022.
Rivals at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Spencer County
- ZIP code
- 40022
- Nearest town
- Elk Creek (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.0975, -85.3044
Weather in Rivals now
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Rivals weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rivals.
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What is the weather usually like in Rivals?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 52.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,334 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rivals: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAYLORSVILLE LAKE, KY US (USC00157950), adjusted for the elevation of Rivals.
Rivals weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rivals through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:54 AM | 5:46 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:29 AM | 6:21 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:50 AM | 7:49 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:03 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 9:07 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 9:05 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:55 AM | 8:36 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:21 AM | 7:50 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:48 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:20 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:48 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rivals?
Rivals 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 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Rivals 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 Rivals
The closest live webcam is Louisville: I-265: ky1-265-028-5-_-_-cam-1 I-265/28.5 OHIO RIVER (KY), 25.2 miles NW of Rivals.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rivals.
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Questions about Rivals
Where is Rivals, KY?
Rivals is an unincorporated community in Spencer County, Kentucky, 3.9 miles W of Elk Creek.
What county is Rivals in?
Rivals is in Spencer County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Rivals, KY?
The ZIP code for Rivals is 40022.
What is the nearest town to Rivals?
Elk Creek, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rivals?
Yes. The closest is Louisville: I-265: ky1-265-028-5-_-_-cam-1 I-265/28.5 OHIO RIVER (KY), 25.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rivals?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Rivals?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Rivals?
About 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rivals?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rivals?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rivals have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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