Riverton, TN
Unincorporated community in Fentress County, Tennessee
Riverton is a small unincorporated community in Fentress County, Tennessee. It is 8.5 miles E of Jamestown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38543.
Riverton at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Fentress County
- ZIP code
- 38543
- Nearest town
- Jamestown (8.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.4503, -85.0872
Weather in Riverton now
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Riverton weather by the hour
Riverton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Riverton.
This week in Riverton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Riverton
What is the weather usually like in Riverton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 59.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,503 mm
- 18.9 insnowfall per year · 48 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riverton: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JAMESTOWN, TN US (USC00404590), adjusted for the elevation of Riverton.
Riverton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riverton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:26 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:04 AM | 7:15 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 5:32 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:16 AM | 4:33 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Riverton?
Riverton 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 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 59.2 inches (1,503 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Riverton is May and August to 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 Riverton
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 32.0 miles SW of Riverton.
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Questions about Riverton
Where is Riverton, TN?
Riverton is an unincorporated community in Fentress County, Tennessee, 8.5 miles E of Jamestown.
What county is Riverton in?
Riverton is in Fentress County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Riverton, TN?
The ZIP code for Riverton is 38543.
What is the nearest town to Riverton?
Jamestown, 8.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riverton?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 32.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Riverton?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Riverton?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Riverton?
About 59.2 inches (1,503 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Riverton?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Riverton?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Riverton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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