Riverton, KS has a temperate climate throughout the year. The summers are hot and humid with temperatures reaching up to 90°F on some days. The winters are cold with temperatures dropping down to as low as 25°F on some days. The spring and autumn months typically bring moderate weather with sunshine and mild temperatures. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of around 31 inches annually. Snowfall is also common in the winter months but usually does not exceed 6 inches per month. All in all, Riverton has a pleasant climate that can be enjoyed by both locals and tourists alike.
Riverton, Kansas gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Riverton averages 9 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 219 sunny days per year in Riverton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Riverton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 99 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 9 inches of snow a year