Riverside, SC
Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, South Carolina
Riverside is a small unincorporated community in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It is 4.8 miles SE of Lancaster, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29704.
Riverside at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Lancaster County
- ZIP code
- 29704
- Nearest town
- Lancaster (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.7711, -80.8411
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 · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 42.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,083 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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 WINTHROP UNIV, SC US (USC00389350), adjusted for the elevation of Riverside.
Riverside weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riverside through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 6:07 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Riverside?
Riverside has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (0°C).
It gets about 42.6 inches (1,083 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October.
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 Lando: I-77 N @ MM 65.9 (Rest Area), 11.1 miles W of Riverside.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Riverside.
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Map of Riverside, SC
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Other communities near Riverside
- Fosters Crossroads1.1 mi N
- Arrowood Estates2.8 mi E
- Shiloh2.9 mi E
- Westwood subdivision4.2 mi S
- West Manor subdivision4.2 mi S
- Springdell4.3 mi NW
- Rowell4.8 mi W
- Fudges4.9 mi SW
- Robinwood Estates5.1 mi E
- Erwin5.7 mi S
- Erwinwood Acres subdivision6.0 mi S
- Starmount Acres7.0 mi S
- Santarosa subdivision7.1 mi SE
- Curetons7.3 mi N
- Douglas7.6 mi S
Questions about Riverside
Where is Riverside, SC?
Riverside is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, South Carolina, 4.8 miles SE of Lancaster.
What county is Riverside in?
Riverside is in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Riverside, SC?
The ZIP code for Riverside is 29704.
What is the nearest town to Riverside?
Lancaster, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riverside?
Yes. The closest is Lando: I-77 N @ MM 65.9 (Rest Area), 11.1 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?
January, with an average low of 33°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Riverside?
About 42.6 inches (1,083 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
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?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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