Riverside CDP, NY has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid with temperatures reaching up to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while winters are cold and snowy with temperatures dropping to below freezing. The area experiences moderate rainfall throughout the year and receives an average of 36 inches of snow in the winter months. Winters tend to be longer than summers and spring is usually mild and wet. Fall is often marked by clear skies and cool temperatures with occasional rain showers bringing relief from the summer heat.
Riverside CDP (Suffolk County), New York gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Riverside CDP (Suffolk County) averages 29 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 CDP (Suffolk County). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Riverside CDP (Suffolk County) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 29 inches of snow a year