Riverside, WV
Unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia
Riverside is a small unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It is 2.7 miles NE of Cairo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26161.
Riverside at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Ritchie County
- ZIP code
- 26161
- Nearest town
- Cairo (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.1728, -81.1769
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 · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 47.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,200 mm
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 HARRISVILLE, WV US (USC00463940), adjusted for the elevation of Riverside.
Riverside weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riverside through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 28 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 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 47.3 inches (1,200 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November.
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 Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001, 21.0 miles NW of Riverside.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Riverside.
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Questions about Riverside
Where is Riverside, WV?
Riverside is an unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia, 2.7 miles NE of Cairo.
What county is Riverside in?
Riverside is in Ritchie County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Riverside, WV?
The ZIP code for Riverside is 26161.
What is the nearest town to Riverside?
Cairo, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riverside?
Yes. The closest is Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001, 21.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Riverside?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Riverside?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Riverside?
About 47.3 inches (1,200 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
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?
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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