Riverside, UT Climate


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Riverside, UT has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. Summers typically feature temperatures in the mid to high 80s with occasional heat waves bringing temperatures into the 90s and 100s. Winters usually range between 20-40 degrees Fahrenheit and can often feature snowfall. The area is known for its windy conditions, particularly during the spring and fall when strong gusts can reach speeds of up to 25 mph. Despite its dry climate, Riverside also experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, providing plenty of precipitation for vegetation growth and other outdoor activities.

Riverside, Utah gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Riverside averages 43 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 220 sunny days per year in Riverside. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Riverside gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 84 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 43 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Riverside is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Utah.

8.7 Summer - 4.6 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Riverside, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateRiverside, UtahUnited States
  16.8 in.38.1 in.
  43.1 in.27.8 in.
  83.6 days106.2 days
  220 days205 days
  90.5°85.8°
  16.0°21.7°
  6.97
  4.74.3
  4363 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Riverside with an average high temperature of 90.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Utah. In Riverside, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Riverside are September, June and May.
In Riverside, there are 38.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Utah.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Riverside with an average of 16.0°. This is about average compared to other places in Utah.
In Riverside, there are 144.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Utah.
In Riverside, there are 6.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Utah.
Humidity is low in Riverside, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
May is the wettest month in Riverside with 2.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 31% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.8 inches in Riverside means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah.
May is the rainiest month in Riverside with 9.6 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 3.8 rainy days. There are 83.6 rainy days annually in Riverside, which is rainier than most places in Utah. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 43.1 inches in Riverside means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah. January is the snowiest month in Riverside with 12.8 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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