Riverside, NM
Unincorporated community in Chaves County, New Mexico
Riverside is a small unincorporated community in Chaves County, New Mexico. It is 30.7 miles E of Roswell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88343.
Riverside at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Chaves County
- ZIP code
- 88343
- Nearest town
- Roswell (30.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.3328, -105.0597
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
- Junewarmest month · 90°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 26°F average low
- 14.2 inprecipitation per year · 360 mm
- 12.4 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riverside: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PICACHO, NM US (USC00296804), adjusted for the elevation of Riverside.
Riverside weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riverside through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:46 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Riverside?
Riverside has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 14.2 inches (360 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Riverside is March to May and 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 Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 42.2 miles W of Riverside.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Riverside.
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Questions about Riverside
Where is Riverside, NM?
Riverside is an unincorporated community in Chaves County, New Mexico, 30.7 miles E of Roswell.
What county is Riverside in?
Riverside is in Chaves County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Riverside, NM?
The ZIP code for Riverside is 88343.
What is the nearest town to Riverside?
Roswell, 30.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riverside?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 42.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Riverside?
June, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Riverside?
December, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Riverside?
About 14.2 inches (360 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Riverside?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Riverside?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Riverside have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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