Riverdale, VA has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures reaching over 90°F (32°C) and moderate to heavy rains during the summer months. Winters are cold with temperatures usually ranging between 30-50°F (-1 and 10°C). Fall and spring present milder temperatures in the 60s (15-20°C) range and are typically very pleasant times of year. The area also experiences thunderstorms, strong winds, hail, and snow during certain parts of the year.
Riverdale, Virginia gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Riverdale averages 5 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 Riverdale. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Riverdale gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 105 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 5 inches of snow a year