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Exploring River

The city of River has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around River include:

• Loretta Lynn's Birthplace - Butcher Hollow
• Paintsville Lake State Park
• Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
• Yatesville Lake State Park
• East Kentucky Science Center and Planetarium
• Yatesville Lake
• Mountain Arts Center

When making plans for your trip to River, you can also use ebookers to look for a convenient flight into Pikeville, KY (PVL-Pike County - Hatcher Field) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to identify one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore River?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to River, you may find this information about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in River are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are July and May, whereas November and October have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 14°C and at night it is -2°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 339 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 29°C during the day and 8°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 365 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 31°C and the night-time average is 15°C. Average precipitation for this season is 369 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 20°C and 1°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 300 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in River is 1373 mm.