Ridgecrest, SC
Unincorporated community in Aiken County, South Carolina
Ridgecrest is a small unincorporated community in Aiken County, South Carolina. It is 1.2 miles NE of Burnettown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29816.
Ridgecrest at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Aiken County
- ZIP code
- 29816
- Nearest town
- Burnettown (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 33.5108, -81.8819
Weather in Ridgecrest now
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Ridgecrest weather by the hour
Ridgecrest weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ridgecrest.
This week in Ridgecrest
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ridgecrest
What is the weather usually like in Ridgecrest?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 47.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,198 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ridgecrest: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRANITEVILLE 1.2 NE, SC US (USC00383665), adjusted for the elevation of Ridgecrest.
Ridgecrest weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ridgecrest through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 6:27 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 47.2 inches (1,198 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest
The closest live webcam is Augusta: Goodale Place, 4.5 miles SW of Ridgecrest.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ridgecrest.
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Map of Ridgecrest, SC
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- Augusta View Heights2.2 mi W
- Audubon Homes3.1 mi W
- Sandlewood3.3 mi NW
- Lynns Ranchettes3.3 mi S
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- Summerfields subdivision3.9 mi W
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Questions about Ridgecrest
Where is Ridgecrest, SC?
Ridgecrest is an unincorporated community in Aiken County, South Carolina, 1.2 miles NE of Burnettown.
What county is Ridgecrest in?
Ridgecrest is in Aiken County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Ridgecrest, SC?
The ZIP code for Ridgecrest is 29816.
What is the nearest town to Ridgecrest?
Burnettown, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ridgecrest?
Yes. The closest is Augusta: Goodale Place, 4.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ridgecrest?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Ridgecrest?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Ridgecrest?
About 47.2 inches (1,198 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Ridgecrest?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ridgecrest?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ridgecrest have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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