Riverside, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Carbon County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
28
Population
104/sq mi density
44°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Riverside has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. The area receives 93.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 8.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,185 ft (2,190 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2154°N, 106.7813°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Carbon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laramie Regional (LAR) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 8.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 100.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.67 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Riverside has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and January the driest (0.6").