Riverton, UT Climate

Riverton, UT has a mild climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year. The average summer temperature is around 88°F (31°C) and winters are generally mild, rarely dropping below freezing. Rain is scarce in the summer months but snow is common in the wintertime. Springtime brings beautiful weather with temperatures in the mid-50s (13°C). Despite having hot days during the summer, nights tend to cool off nicely so you can enjoy some restful sleep after a long day of work or play.

Riverton, Utah gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 225 sunny days per year in Riverton. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Riverton 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 43 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Riverton is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Utah.

8.4 Summer - 5.2 Winter

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Riverton, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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 Riverton with an average high temperature of 91.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Utah. In Riverton, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Riverton are September, May and June.

In Riverton, there are 45.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Utah.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Riverton with an average of 20.2°. This is warmer than most places in Utah.

In Riverton, there are 132.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Utah.

In Riverton, there are 2.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Utah.

Humidity is low in Riverton, 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 Riverton with 1.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.7 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 16.4 inches in Riverton means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah.

March is the rainiest month in Riverton with 8.6 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 4.4 rainy days. There are 83.9 rainy days annually in Riverton, which is rainier than most places in Utah. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 43.2 inches in Riverton means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah. December is the snowiest month in Riverton with 10.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Marc · Riverton, UT

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Riverton has a great view of the mountains to both the East and West. It has a small town feel, but you are in close proximity to a number of major retail stores. The More

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