River Valley, MN

Unincorporated community in Pennington County, Minnesota

River Valley is a small unincorporated community in Pennington County, Minnesota. It is 8.6 miles N of Goodridge, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56742.

River Valley at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
Pennington County
ZIP code
56742
Nearest town
Goodridge (8.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
48.0203, -95.7819

Weather in River Valley now

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River Valley weather by the hour

River Valley weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of River Valley.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in River Valley

What is the weather usually like in River Valley?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-8°15°39°62°85°13°-3°Jan20°2°Feb35°16°Mar53°30°Apr68°42°May76°53°Jun80°57°Jul79°55°Aug69°47°Sep53°35°Oct34°19°Nov20°5°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.7"Jan0.7"Feb1.0"Mar1.4"Apr2.9"May4.5"Jun3.6"Jul3.1"Aug2.7"Sep2.2"Oct1.0"Nov0.8"Dec

Best time to visit River Valley: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station THIEF RVR FALLS 2, MN US (USC00218247), adjusted for the elevation of River Valley.

River Valley weather month by month

January
13° -3°F
0.7 in of rain
February
20° 2°F
0.7 in of rain
March
35° 16°F
1.0 in of rain
April
53° 30°F
1.4 in of rain
May
68° 42°F
2.9 in of rain
June
76° 53°F
4.5 in of rain
July
80° 57°F
3.6 in of rain
August
79° 55°F
3.1 in of rain
September
69° 47°F
2.7 in of rain
October
53° 35°F
2.2 in of rain
November
34° 19°F
1.0 in of rain
December
20° 5°F
0.8 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in River Valley through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:05 AM4:59 PM8 h 53 min
February7:27 AM5:47 PM10 h 19 min
March7:33 AM7:30 PM11 h 56 min
April6:31 AM8:14 PM13 h 43 min
May5:41 AM8:57 PM15 h 15 min
June5:20 AM9:26 PM16 h 5 min
July5:37 AM9:20 PM15 h 42 min
August6:16 AM8:38 PM14 h 21 min
September6:59 AM7:37 PM12 h 38 min
October7:41 AM6:36 PM10 h 54 min
November7:28 AM4:47 PM9 h 18 min
December8:04 AM4:32 PM8 h 27 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in River Valley?

River Valley has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -3°F (-19°C).

It gets about 24.7 inches (626 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit River Valley is June to 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 River Valley

The closest live webcam is Goodridge: MN 1: T.H.1 - MP 71.8): T.H.1 - MP 71.8) View 1, 10.1 miles NE of River Valley.

Goodridge: MN 1: T.H.1 - MP 71.8): T.H.1 - MP 71.8) View 1Goodridge · 10.1 mi NEOn Windy
Brooks: US 59: U.S.59 - MP 331): U.S.59 - MP 331) View 1Brooks · 20.1 mi SWOn Windy
Dakota Junction: US 59: U.S.59 (Thief River F - MP 363.4): U.S.59 (Thief River F - MP 363.4) View 1Dakota Junction · 22.4 mi NWOn Windy
Gatzke: MN 89: T.H.89 - MP 96): T.H.89 - MP 96) View 1Gatzke · 28.8 mi NOn Windy
Lengby: US 2: U.S.2 - MP 75.7): U.S.2 - MP 75.7) View 1Lengby · 34.2 mi SOn Windy
Island Lake: MN 89: T.H.89 (Red Lake - MP 19.13): T.H.89 (Red Lake - MP 19.13) View 1Island Lake · 39.7 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from River Valley.

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Questions about River Valley

Where is River Valley, MN?

River Valley is an unincorporated community in Pennington County, Minnesota, 8.6 miles N of Goodridge.

What county is River Valley in?

River Valley is in Pennington County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of River Valley, MN?

The ZIP code for River Valley is 56742.

What is the nearest town to River Valley?

Goodridge, 8.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near River Valley?

Yes. The closest is Goodridge: MN 1: T.H.1 - MP 71.8): T.H.1 - MP 71.8) View 1, 10.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in River Valley?

July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in River Valley?

January, with an average low of -3°F (-19°C).

How much does it rain in River Valley?

About 24.7 inches (626 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in River Valley?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit River Valley?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does River Valley have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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