Riverhead, NY weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Riverhead weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Riverhead.
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What is the weather usually like in Riverhead?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 47.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,199 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riverhead: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RIVERHEAD RSCH FARM, NY US (USC00307134), adjusted for the elevation of Riverhead.
Riverhead weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riverhead through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:16 AM | 8:26 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Riverhead?
Riverhead has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 47.2 inches (1,199 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Riverhead is June to September. At 13 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Riverhead
What is the hottest month in Riverhead?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Riverhead?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Riverhead?
About 47.2 inches (1,199 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Riverhead?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Riverhead?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Riverhead have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Riverhead in November?
Highs average 54°F and lows 40°F, with about 3.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Riverhead?
Around 6:36 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:33 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Riverhead weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Riverhead.
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