Riverside, VA
Unincorporated community in Rockbridge County, Virginia
Riverside is a small unincorporated community in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It is 4.2 miles W of East Lexington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24416.
Riverside at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Rockbridge County
- ZIP code
- 24416
- Nearest town
- East Lexington (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.7894, -79.3406
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 · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 42.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,089 mm
- 13.5 insnowfall per year · 34 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riverside: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEXINGTON, VA US (USC00444876), adjusted for the elevation of Riverside.
Riverside weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riverside through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 36 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 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 42.9 inches (1,089 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Riverside 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 Riverside
The closest live webcam is South River: I-81 - MM 192.3 - NB, 2.9 miles W of Riverside.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Riverside.
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Map of Riverside, VA
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Other communities near Riverside
- South River2.8 mi W
- Stewardsburg3.2 mi SW
- Racy Acres subdivision3.7 mi S
- Racy Acres subdivision3.7 mi S
- Donaldsburg4.1 mi NE
- Timber Ridge4.7 mi N
- Enderly Heights subdivision5.2 mi S
- Mudtown subdivision5.6 mi W
- Oronoco6.0 mi SE
- Decatur6.0 mi N
- Mechanicsville6.4 mi SW
- West Lexington6.4 mi W
- Bustleburg7.2 mi N
- Buffalo Forge8.7 mi SW
- Willow8.7 mi SE
Questions about Riverside
Where is Riverside, VA?
Riverside is an unincorporated community in Rockbridge County, Virginia, 4.2 miles W of East Lexington.
What county is Riverside in?
Riverside is in Rockbridge County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Riverside, VA?
The ZIP code for Riverside is 24416.
What is the nearest town to Riverside?
East Lexington, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riverside?
Yes. The closest is South River: I-81 - MM 192.3 - NB, 2.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Riverside?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Riverside?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Riverside?
About 42.9 inches (1,089 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Riverside?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Riverside?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Riverside have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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