Riverside, MA

Unincorporated community in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Riverside is a small unincorporated community in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is 2.7 miles NE of Billerica, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 01730.

Riverside at a glance

State
Massachusetts
County
Middlesex County
ZIP code
01730
Nearest town
Billerica (2.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
42.5361, -71.3042

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?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°32°51°70°89°36°18°Jan39°19°Feb47°27°Mar59°36°Apr70°46°May78°55°Jun84°61°Jul82°60°Aug74°52°Sep62°40°Oct51°31°Nov41°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.4"Feb4.8"Mar3.9"Apr3.8"May4.1"Jun3.8"Jul3.9"Aug3.7"Sep4.9"Oct4.1"Nov4.8"Dec

Best time to visit Riverside: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEDFORD, MA US (USC00190535), adjusted for the elevation of Riverside.

Riverside weather month by month

January
36° 18°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 16.1 in of snow
February
39° 19°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 12.5 in of snow
March
47° 27°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 12.9 in of snow
April
59° 36°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
May
70° 46°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
78° 55°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
84° 61°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
82° 60°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
74° 52°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
62° 40°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
51° 31°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
December
41° 23°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 13.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Riverside through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:10 AM4:38 PM9 h 28 min
February6:40 AM5:18 PM10 h 38 min
March6:55 AM6:52 PM11 h 57 min
April6:02 AM7:28 PM13 h 26 min
May5:21 AM8:01 PM14 h 40 min
June5:05 AM8:26 PM15 h 20 min
July5:19 AM8:22 PM15 h 2 min
August5:50 AM7:48 PM13 h 57 min
September6:23 AM6:56 PM12 h 32 min
October6:57 AM6:04 PM11 h 7 min
November6:35 AM4:24 PM9 h 49 min
December7:06 AM4:14 PM9 h 8 min

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

What is the weather like in Riverside?

Riverside has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 48.9 inches (1,242 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 59 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Riverside is June to September. 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 Chelmsford: Heart Pond Beach, 4.6 miles NW of Riverside.

Chelmsford: Heart Pond BeachChelmsford · 4.6 mi NWOn Windy
Chelmsford: Town CommonChelmsford · 5.0 mi NWOn Windy
Chelmsford › South: I-495: I-495-SB-MM87.7 - Rt4 North St, past Ex88: SOUTHChelmsford · 5.2 mi NWOn Windy
Burlington › North: US 3: Rt3-NB-MM71.2 - from I-95 Ex 50A: NORTHBurlington · 5.8 mi SEOn Windy
Burlington › South: US 3: I-95-SB - Exit 32 Rt 3: SOUTHBurlington · 6.0 mi SEOn Windy
Lowell › North: US 3: 003-MM083.7NB-Chelmsford-0.9 mi before Ex 84 Rt 4: NORTHLowell · 6.2 mi NOn Windy
Chelmsford › South: US 3: Rt3-SB-MM84.2 - 0.4 mi after Ex 84 Rt 4: SOUTHChelmsford · 6.4 mi NWOn Windy
Tewksbury › North: RT-38: I-495-ME-MM91.2-Lowell-Ex 91 Woburn St: NORTHTewksbury · 6.5 mi NOn Windy
Westford › South: I-495: I-495-SB-MM83.3 - Ex 83 Boston Rd: SOUTHWestford · 6.6 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Riverside

Where is Riverside, MA?

Riverside is an unincorporated community in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 2.7 miles NE of Billerica.

What county is Riverside in?

Riverside is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

What is the ZIP code of Riverside, MA?

The ZIP code for Riverside is 01730.

What is the nearest town to Riverside?

Billerica, 2.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Riverside?

Yes. The closest is Chelmsford: Heart Pond Beach, 4.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Riverside?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Riverside?

January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Riverside?

About 48.9 inches (1,242 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Riverside?

Yes, about 59 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Riverside?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Riverside have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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