Riverside, PA
Unincorporated community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Riverside is a small unincorporated community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.5 miles N of Archbald, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18452.
Riverside at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Lackawanna County
- ZIP code
- 18452
- Nearest town
- Archbald (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.4858, -75.5567
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
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 38.7 inprecipitation per year · 984 mm
- 45.1 insnowfall per year · 115 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riverside: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILKES-BARRE INTL AP, PA US (USW00014777), adjusted for the elevation of Riverside.
Riverside weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riverside through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 14 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 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 38.7 inches (984 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 45 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Riverside is May–June and August–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 Scranton, 4.9 miles SW of Riverside.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Riverside.
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Questions about Riverside
Where is Riverside, PA?
Riverside is an unincorporated community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, 1.5 miles N of Archbald.
What county is Riverside in?
Riverside is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Riverside, PA?
The ZIP code for Riverside is 18452.
What is the nearest town to Riverside?
Archbald, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riverside?
Yes. The closest is Scranton, 4.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Riverside?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Riverside?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Riverside?
About 38.7 inches (984 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Riverside?
Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Riverside?
May–June and August–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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