Riverside, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Riverside weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Riverside.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Riverside
What is the weather usually like in Riverside?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 97°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 42°F average low
- 10.0 inprecipitation per year · 254 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riverside: March to May and November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RIVERSIDE FIRE STN 3, CA US (USC00047470), adjusted for the elevation of Riverside.
Riverside weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riverside through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:32 AM | 5:34 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:20 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 6:46 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Riverside?
Riverside has a hot semi-arid climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 42°F (6°C).
It gets about 10.0 inches (254 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Riverside is March to May and November. At 827 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Riverside
What is the hottest month in Riverside?
August, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Riverside?
December, with an average low of 42°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in Riverside?
About 10.0 inches (254 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Riverside?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Riverside?
March to May and November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Riverside have?
Hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh).
What is the weather like in Riverside in November?
Highs average 76°F and lows 47°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Riverside?
Around 6:20 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:47 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Riverside weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Riverside.
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