Riverside, NM

Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

Riverside is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 0.8 miles N of Española, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87567.

Riverside at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Rio Arriba County
ZIP code
87567
Nearest town
Española (0.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
35.9922, -106.0664

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?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

11°32°54°75°96°48°16°Jan55°21°Feb62°26°Mar70°33°Apr78°40°May89°49°Jun91°57°Jul88°54°Aug82°46°Sep70°34°Oct59°23°Nov47°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.5"Feb0.5"Mar0.6"Apr0.8"May0.6"Jun1.6"Jul1.6"Aug1.1"Sep1.4"Oct0.8"Nov0.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ESPANOLA, NM US (USC00293031), adjusted for the elevation of Riverside.

Riverside weather month by month

January
48° 16°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
February
55° 21°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
March
62° 26°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
70° 33°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
78° 40°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
89° 49°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
91° 57°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
88° 54°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
82° 46°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
70° 34°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
59° 23°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
47° 16°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Riverside through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:12 AM5:15 PM10 h 2 min
February6:49 AM5:47 PM10 h 57 min
March7:13 AM7:13 PM11 h 59 min
April6:29 AM7:39 PM13 h 9 min
May5:56 AM8:04 PM14 h 7 min
June5:45 AM8:24 PM14 h 38 min
July5:57 AM8:22 PM14 h 24 min
August6:21 AM7:55 PM13 h 33 min
September6:45 AM7:12 PM12 h 27 min
October7:10 AM6:29 PM11 h 19 min
November6:39 AM4:58 PM10 h 18 min
December7:06 AM4:52 PM9 h 46 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 July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).

It gets about 10.8 inches (275 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is March.

The best time to visit Riverside 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 Riverside

The closest live webcam is Los Alamos, 15.1 miles SW of Riverside.

Los AlamosLos Alamos · 15.1 mi SWOn Windy
Los Alamos: Pajarito Mountain Ski AreaLos Alamos · 19.3 mi WOn Windy
Rio en Mediounknown · 20.5 mi SEOn Windy
Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserveunknown · 23.7 mi WOn Windy
Vaditounknown · 31.0 mi EOn Windy
Taos: SMU-in-Taos at Fort BurgwinTaos · 33.5 mi NEOn Windy

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 Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 0.8 miles N of Española.

What county is Riverside in?

Riverside is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Riverside, NM?

The ZIP code for Riverside is 87567.

What is the nearest town to Riverside?

Española, 0.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Riverside?

Yes. The closest is Los Alamos, 15.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Riverside?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Riverside?

December, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Riverside?

About 10.8 inches (275 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

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?

April–May and September–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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