River Forest, SC
Unincorporated community in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
River Forest is a small unincorporated community in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It is 2.7 miles NE of Boiling Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29316.
River Forest at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Spartanburg County
- ZIP code
- 29316
- Nearest town
- Boiling Springs (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.0222, -82.0161
Weather in River Forest now
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River Forest weather by the hour
River Forest weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of River Forest.
This week in River Forest
Sunrise, sunset and moon in River Forest
What is the weather usually like in River Forest?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 51.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,313 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit River Forest: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHESNEE 7 WSW, SC US (USC00381625), adjusted for the elevation of River Forest.
River Forest weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in River Forest through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in River Forest?
River Forest has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 51.7 inches (1,313 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit River Forest 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 River Forest
The closest live webcam is Pisgah Forest: I-26 W @ MM 16.1, 1.5 miles S of River Forest.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from River Forest.
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Questions about River Forest
Where is River Forest, SC?
River Forest is an unincorporated community in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, 2.7 miles NE of Boiling Springs.
What county is River Forest in?
River Forest is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of River Forest, SC?
The ZIP code for River Forest is 29316.
What is the nearest town to River Forest?
Boiling Springs, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near River Forest?
Yes. The closest is Pisgah Forest: I-26 W @ MM 16.1, 1.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in River Forest?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in River Forest?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in River Forest?
About 51.7 inches (1,313 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in River Forest?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit River Forest?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does River Forest have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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