The Ridge, KY
Unincorporated community in Elliott County, Kentucky
The Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Elliott County, Kentucky. It is 4.2 miles E of Sandy Hook, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41171.
The Ridge at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Elliott County
- ZIP code
- 41171
- Nearest town
- Sandy Hook (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.0936, -83.1992
Weather in The Ridge now
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The Ridge weather by the hour
The Ridge weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Ridge.
This week in The Ridge
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Ridge
What is the weather usually like in The Ridge?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 46.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,192 mm
- 12.3 insnowfall per year · 31 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Ridge: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GIMLET 9N, KY US (USC00153230), adjusted for the elevation of The Ridge.
The Ridge weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Ridge through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in The Ridge?
The Ridge has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 46.9 inches (1,192 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit The Ridge is May–June and August–September. 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 The Ridge
The closest live webcam is Coal Grove: US-52 at Ashland Bridge, D09-029, 40.8 miles NE of The Ridge.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Ridge.
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Questions about The Ridge
Where is The Ridge, KY?
The Ridge is an unincorporated community in Elliott County, Kentucky, 4.2 miles E of Sandy Hook.
What county is The Ridge in?
The Ridge is in Elliott County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of The Ridge, KY?
The ZIP code for The Ridge is 41171.
What is the nearest town to The Ridge?
Sandy Hook, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Ridge?
Yes. The closest is Coal Grove: US-52 at Ashland Bridge, D09-029, 40.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Ridge?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in The Ridge?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in The Ridge?
About 46.9 inches (1,192 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in The Ridge?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Ridge?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Ridge have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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