Tomorrow in Riverside looks
patchy rain nearby, with a high of 68°
and an overnight low of 58°.
There is a 60% chance of rain - plan accordingly.
Winds top out near 8 mph,
and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).
Riverside receives about 374 mm (14.7 inches) of precipitation a year and averages 10.8 hours of sunshine per day. June is the driest month in the dataset.
What dryness changes day to day
Rain and sunshine
About 374 mm (14.7 inches) falls across 40 wet days, with 10.8 hours of sunshine on an average day.
Typical day and night
Riverside averages 80°F (26°C) by day and 54°F (12°C) at night across the year.
Seasonal change
August highs reach 96°F (35°C), while January lows fall to 44°F (7°C).
January nights average 44°F (7°C). Chilly rather than harsh - hard freezes are uncommon.
When is Riverside at its hottest?
August, averaging 96°F (35°C) by day and 67°F (19°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 116°F (47°C).
When should I visit Riverside?
January to May and November is the sweet spot for Riverside - temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it. Expect 72°F (22°C) in the afternoon and around 5 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
What is the rainiest month in Riverside?
January, at 3.4 inches (87 mm) over about 6 days. June is the driest month, at 1 mm (0.0 in).
Is Riverside a wet city?
14.7 inches (374 mm) a year across 40 wet days - less than 90% of the cities we cover.
How warm is Riverside on average?
65°F (19°C) across all twelve months - about 80°F (26°C) by day and 54°F (12°C) after dark.
Which month is coolest in Riverside?
January, with highs of 65°F (18°C) and lows near 44°F (7°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 28°F (-2°C).
Does it snow in Riverside?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Riverside shows no regular measurable snowfall.