Ruthton, KY
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Kentucky
Ruthton is a small unincorporated community in Madison County, Kentucky. It is 7.3 miles E of Richmond, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40475.
Ruthton at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Madison County
- ZIP code
- 40475
- Nearest town
- Richmond (7.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.7328, -84.4336
Weather in Ruthton now
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Ruthton weather by the hour
Ruthton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ruthton.
This week in Ruthton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ruthton
What is the weather usually like in Ruthton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 48.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,222 mm
- 1.3 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ruthton: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIV, KY US (USC00152409), adjusted for the elevation of Ruthton.
Ruthton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ruthton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 5:44 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:46 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 6:13 AM | 9:02 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 6:26 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:45 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:16 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:44 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ruthton?
Ruthton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ruthton is May and August to 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 Ruthton
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 44.2 miles NW of Ruthton.
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Questions about Ruthton
Where is Ruthton, KY?
Ruthton is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Kentucky, 7.3 miles E of Richmond.
What county is Ruthton in?
Ruthton is in Madison County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Ruthton, KY?
The ZIP code for Ruthton is 40475.
What is the nearest town to Ruthton?
Richmond, 7.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ruthton?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 44.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ruthton?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Ruthton?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Ruthton?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Ruthton?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ruthton?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ruthton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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