River Ridge, KY
Unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky
River Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky. It is 1.4 miles SW of Evarts, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40828.
River Ridge at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Harlan County
- ZIP code
- 40828
- Nearest town
- Evarts (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.8769, -83.1717
Weather in River Ridge now
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River Ridge weather by the hour
River Ridge weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of River Ridge.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in River Ridge
What is the weather usually like in River Ridge?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 52.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,326 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit River Ridge: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BAXTER, KY US (USC00150450), adjusted for the elevation of River Ridge.
River Ridge weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in River Ridge through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:14 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 | 6:23 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 36 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 River Ridge?
River Ridge has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit River Ridge 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 River Ridge
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 11.8 miles SE of River Ridge.
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Questions about River Ridge
Where is River Ridge, KY?
River Ridge is an unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky, 1.4 miles SW of Evarts.
What county is River Ridge in?
River Ridge is in Harlan County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of River Ridge, KY?
The ZIP code for River Ridge is 40828.
What is the nearest town to River Ridge?
Evarts, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near River Ridge?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 11.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in River Ridge?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in River Ridge?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in River Ridge?
About 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in River Ridge?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit River Ridge?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does River Ridge have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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