Riverdale, CO

Unincorporated community in Bent County, Colorado

Riverdale is a small unincorporated community in Bent County, Colorado. It is 5.1 miles E of Las Animas, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81030.

Riverdale at a glance

State
Colorado
County
Bent County
ZIP code
81030
Nearest town
Las Animas (5.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
38.0586, -103.3161

Weather in Riverdale now

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Riverdale weather by the hour

Riverdale weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Riverdale.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Riverdale

What is the weather usually like in Riverdale?

BSk
Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°32°55°77°99°48°15°Jan52°19°Feb62°28°Mar70°37°Apr79°47°May90°58°Jun94°63°Jul92°61°Aug85°52°Sep71°37°Oct58°25°Nov48°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.3"Feb0.8"Mar1.4"Apr1.7"May1.8"Jun2.6"Jul1.8"Aug0.9"Sep1.1"Oct0.4"Nov0.4"Dec

Best time to visit Riverdale: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAS ANIMAS, CO US (USC00054834), adjusted for the elevation of Riverdale.

Riverdale weather month by month

January
48° 15°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 3.9 in of snow
February
52° 19°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
March
62° 28°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
April
70° 37°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
May
79° 47°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
90° 58°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
94° 63°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
92° 61°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
85° 52°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
71° 37°F
1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
November
58° 25°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
December
48° 16°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Riverdale through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:06 AM4:59 PM9 h 52 min
February6:41 AM5:33 PM10 h 51 min
March7:02 AM7:01 PM11 h 59 min
April6:15 AM7:30 PM13 h 14 min
May5:40 AM7:58 PM14 h 17 min
June5:28 AM8:19 PM14 h 50 min
July5:41 AM8:17 PM14 h 35 min
August6:07 AM7:48 PM13 h 40 min
September6:34 AM7:02 PM12 h 28 min
October7:00 AM6:17 PM11 h 16 min
November6:32 AM4:42 PM10 h 9 min
December7:00 AM4:36 PM9 h 35 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Riverdale?

Riverdale has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).

It gets about 13.6 inches (345 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Riverdale 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 Riverdale

The closest live webcam is Coolidge: US-50 at Syracuse - Bridge over West Bridge Creek, 73.5 miles E of Riverdale.

Coolidge: US-50 at Syracuse - Bridge over West Bridge CreekCoolidge · 73.5 mi EOn Windy
Broadmoor: The Broadmoor Seven FallsBroadmoor · 98.3 mi NWOn Windy
Colorado Springs: North Academy BoulevardColorado Springs · 99.5 mi NWOn Windy
Manitou Springs: Colorado SpringsManitou Springs · 103.3 mi NWOn Windy
Sherman Village: I-70 east of Kanorado MM 5Sherman Village · 114.9 mi NEOn Windy
Goodland: I-70 at - Exit 17Goodland · 122.7 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Riverdale.

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Questions about Riverdale

Where is Riverdale, CO?

Riverdale is an unincorporated community in Bent County, Colorado, 5.1 miles E of Las Animas.

What county is Riverdale in?

Riverdale is in Bent County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of Riverdale, CO?

The ZIP code for Riverdale is 81030.

What is the nearest town to Riverdale?

Las Animas, 5.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Riverdale?

Yes. The closest is Coolidge: US-50 at Syracuse - Bridge over West Bridge Creek, 73.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Riverdale?

July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).

What is the coldest month in Riverdale?

January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Riverdale?

About 13.6 inches (345 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Riverdale?

Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Riverdale?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Riverdale have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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