Riverside, MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland

Riverside is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It is 2.0 miles SW of Fulton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21044.

Riverside at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Howard County
ZIP code
21044
Nearest town
Fulton (2.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.1733, -76.8856

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?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°58°76°94°43°26°Jan46°28°Feb55°35°Mar67°45°Apr76°55°May84°65°Jun89°69°Jul87°68°Aug80°61°Sep69°50°Oct57°39°Nov47°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan2.7"Feb4.2"Mar3.8"Apr4.4"May4.4"Jun4.2"Jul3.8"Aug4.7"Sep4.4"Oct3.5"Nov3.9"Dec

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 LAUREL 3 W, MD US (USC00185111), adjusted for the elevation of Riverside.

Riverside weather month by month

January
43° 26°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
46° 28°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
55° 35°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
67° 45°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
76° 55°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
84° 65°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
89° 69°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 68°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 61°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 50°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
57° 39°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
47° 31°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Riverside through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:10 PM9 h 46 min
February6:57 AM5:45 PM10 h 48 min
March7:17 AM7:15 PM11 h 58 min
April6:28 AM7:46 PM13 h 17 min
May5:52 AM8:15 PM14 h 22 min
June5:39 AM8:37 PM14 h 57 min
July5:52 AM8:34 PM14 h 42 min
August6:19 AM8:04 PM13 h 44 min
September6:47 AM7:17 PM12 h 29 min
October7:16 AM6:30 PM11 h 14 min
November6:49 AM4:54 PM10 h 5 min
December7:18 AM4:47 PM9 h 28 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 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

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 Laurel, 5.5 miles S of Riverside.

LaurelLaurel · 5.5 mi SOn Windy
Arbutus › SouthArbutus · 10.6 mi NEOn Windy
Halethorpe › North-westunknown · 11.0 mi NEOn Windy
Relay › North-east: Halethorpe Weather-WatchRelay · 11.0 mi NEOn Windy
Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park DriveGarrett Park · 15.0 mi SWOn Windy
Towson › Southunknown · 16.4 mi NEOn Windy
Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial ParkWashington · 17.7 mi SOn Windy
Baltimore: Northeast ViewBaltimore · 18.8 mi EOn Windy
Baltimore: Northwest ViewBaltimore · 18.9 mi EOn Windy

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

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Map of Riverside, MD

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Questions about Riverside

Where is Riverside, MD?

Riverside is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, 2.0 miles SW of Fulton.

What county is Riverside in?

Riverside is in Howard County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Riverside, MD?

The ZIP code for Riverside is 21044.

What is the nearest town to Riverside?

Fulton, 2.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Riverside?

Yes. The closest is Laurel, 5.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Riverside?

July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Riverside?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Riverside?

About 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

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?

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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