Riverbend, NC
Unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina
Riverbend is a small unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It is 2.2 miles NW of Lake Lure, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28746.
Riverbend at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Rutherford County
- ZIP code
- 28746
- Nearest town
- Lake Lure (2.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.4292, -82.1697
Weather in Riverbend now
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Riverbend weather by the hour
Riverbend weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Riverbend.
This week in Riverbend
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Riverbend
What is the weather usually like in Riverbend?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 59.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,507 mm
- 3.1 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riverbend: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKE LURE 2, NC US (USC00314764), adjusted for the elevation of Riverbend.
Riverbend weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riverbend through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Riverbend?
Riverbend has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 59.3 inches (1,507 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Riverbend 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 Riverbend
The closest live webcam is Lake Lure › North-east: Chimney Rock, 4.6 miles W of Riverbend.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Riverbend.
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Questions about Riverbend
Where is Riverbend, NC?
Riverbend is an unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina, 2.2 miles NW of Lake Lure.
What county is Riverbend in?
Riverbend is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Riverbend, NC?
The ZIP code for Riverbend is 28746.
What is the nearest town to Riverbend?
Lake Lure, 2.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riverbend?
Yes. The closest is Lake Lure › North-east: Chimney Rock, 4.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Riverbend?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Riverbend?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Riverbend?
About 59.3 inches (1,507 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Riverbend?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Riverbend?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Riverbend have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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