County in California

Geography of Riverside County

Geography of Riverside County: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

☀️ 100°F now🕔 5:31 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 2.5 million

Geography of Riverside County

Latitude33.9533
Longitude-117.3961
HemisphereNorthern

Orange County is 30 mi to the south-west, Disneyland Resort is 32 mi to the west, ZIP Code 90001 is 49 mi to the west and Los Angeles County is 49 mi to the west.

Map of Riverside County

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Coordinates: 33°57′11.9″N 117°23′46″W (33.9533, -117.3961)

Quick facts about Riverside County

TypeCounty
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates33°57′11.9″N 117°23′46″W (33.9533, -117.3961)
Population2.450.000
Local time5:31 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

Summary

Riverside County is a county in California. Riverside County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 2.5 million.

Right now it is 100°F (38°C) in Riverside County with clear sky. It feels like 95°F. Today runs from 71°F to 103°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Riverside County is April, May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 96°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 45°F.

The closest major airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about 58 mi away. Nearby highlights include Disneyland Resort, Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica State Beach and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 103°F is 7°F above the 96°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Riverside County today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Climate in Riverside County month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January67°45°1,8 in★★★★
February68°47°4,5 in★★★☆☆
March73°50°2,3 in★★★★
April75°52°0,8 in★★★★★
May81°56°0,2 in★★★★★
June89°61°0,0 in★★★★★
July95°66°0,1 in★★★★★
August96°67°0,5 in★★★★★
September90°64°0,9 in★★★★★
October85°57°0,6 in★★★★★
November73°49°2,2 in★★★★
December70°46°1,5 in★★★★

Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Riverside County?

Riverside County is a county in California. Its coordinates are 33.9533, -117.3961. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Riverside County right now?

It is currently 100°F (38°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 19% and wind is 11 mph.

When is the best time to visit Riverside County?

April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Riverside County, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Riverside County in?

Riverside County observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 5:31 PM.

How many people live in Riverside County?

Riverside County has a population of approximately 2.5 million.

What is the nearest airport to Riverside County?

The closest airports are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 58 mi away, San Diego International Airport (SAN), 85 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 194 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Riverside County?

Popular options include Disneyland Resort, Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica State Beach, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Joshua Tree National Park and Coronado Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 5:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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