Riverside, MN has a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to the mid 80s, while in the winter, temperatures often plummet into the single digits. On average, Riverside receives about 32 inches of snowfall each year and experiences rain throughout. The town is located on the edge of Minnesota's Great Lakes region, so it is also exposed to strong winds coming off Lake Superior throughout much of the year.
Riverside, Minnesota gets 25 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Riverside averages 44 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 207 sunny days per year in Riverside. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Riverside gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 85 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 3
Rain: averages 25 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 44 inches of snow a year