Ritchie, TN
Unincorporated community in Claiborne County, Tennessee
Ritchie is a small unincorporated community in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It is 5.5 miles W of Tazewell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37879.
Ritchie at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Claiborne County
- ZIP code
- 37879
- Nearest town
- Tazewell (5.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.4792, -83.4700
Weather in Ritchie now
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Ritchie weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ritchie.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ritchie
What is the weather usually like in Ritchie?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 54.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,389 mm
- 7.9 insnowfall per year · 20 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ritchie: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAZEWELL, TN US (USC00408868), adjusted for the elevation of Ritchie.
Ritchie weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ritchie through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 6:13 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 6:26 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ritchie?
Ritchie has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 54.7 inches (1,389 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ritchie is May and August to 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 Ritchie
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 31.9 miles NE of Ritchie.
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Questions about Ritchie
Where is Ritchie, TN?
Ritchie is an unincorporated community in Claiborne County, Tennessee, 5.5 miles W of Tazewell.
What county is Ritchie in?
Ritchie is in Claiborne County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Ritchie, TN?
The ZIP code for Ritchie is 37879.
What is the nearest town to Ritchie?
Tazewell, 5.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ritchie?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 31.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ritchie?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Ritchie?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Ritchie?
About 54.7 inches (1,389 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Ritchie?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ritchie?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ritchie have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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