Weather & Climate in Riverside, NY

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Riverside has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 53.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	44.6°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	945 ft (288 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	11,793/sq mi
Coordinates	42.1560°N, 77.0792°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Steuben County County
Nearest Airport	Elmira/Corning Regional (ELM) 10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 53.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	76.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	54.9 / 100
Community Resilience	70.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Feb 3, 2001	6 km W of Bath, New York	M3.2	33 km	0 km
Jun 5, 2009	4 km SSE of Attica, New York	M2.9	122 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2025	10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania	M2.8	74 km	8 km
Mar 15, 2022	5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York	M2.6	106 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2007	6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York	M2.6	130 km	7 km
Jan 25, 1999	New York	M2.5	90 km	3 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

132 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 43 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 21, 2003	EF3	75 km	2.5 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	77 km	62.0 mi	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	36 km	15.0 mi	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	49 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1969	EF3	99 km	17.5 mi	0
Aug 30, 1955	EF3	23 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 2, 2018	EF2	68 km	2.2 mi	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	59 km	5.2 mi	0
Jul 8, 2014	EF2	84 km	6.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	31 km	0.9 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	88 km	6.5 mi	0
Sep 3, 1993	EF2	79 km	3.5 mi	0
Aug 28, 1990	EF2	42 km	2.5 mi	0
May 2, 1983	EF2	40 km	9.8 mi	0
Apr 14, 1974	EF2	93 km	12.8 mi	0
Aug 16, 1966	EF2	95 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 14, 1962	EF2	89 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 19, 1954	EF2	83 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 19, 1954	EF2	78 km	12.8 mi	0
Sep 6, 2024	EF1	91 km	6.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 acres, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	BULL RUN	2,003	72 km
2010	DRY MARSH	1,018	96 km
2009	WOODRUFF	757	55 km
2006	OKOME ROAD	573	89 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	1.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	24°F (-4°C)	2.0 in
March	33°F (1°C)	2.4 in
April	44°F (7°C)	2.7 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.2 in
June	64°F (18°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
July	67°F (20°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	3.1 in
September	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in
October	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
November	39°F (4°C)	2.9 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	2.4 in

Riverside has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.9").

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