Riverside, MD
Unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland
Riverside is a small unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland. It is 5.5 miles SE of Dahlgren, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20662.
Riverside at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Charles County
- ZIP code
- 20662
- Nearest town
- Dahlgren (5.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.3878, -77.1467
Weather in Riverside now
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Riverside weather by the hour
Riverside weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Riverside.
This week in Riverside
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Riverside
What is the weather usually like in Riverside?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 41.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,042 mm
- 12.4 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riverside: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station QUANTICO MCAS, VA US (USW00013773), adjusted for the elevation of Riverside.
Riverside weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riverside through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Riverside?
Riverside has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Riverside 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 Riverside
The closest live webcam is Stafford: US-1 - MM 156.2 - EB - @ Hospital Drive, 14.4 miles W of Riverside.
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Questions about Riverside
Where is Riverside, MD?
Riverside is an unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland, 5.5 miles SE of Dahlgren.
What county is Riverside in?
Riverside is in Charles County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Riverside, MD?
The ZIP code for Riverside is 20662.
What is the nearest town to Riverside?
Dahlgren, 5.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riverside?
Yes. The closest is Stafford: US-1 - MM 156.2 - EB - @ Hospital Drive, 14.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Riverside?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Riverside?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Riverside?
About 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Riverside?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Riverside?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Riverside have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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