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Riverside County Weather Forecast

Riverside County weather: 58°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 58°F now🕔 7:31 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 2.5 million

14-day forecast for Riverside County

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Oct 23☁️ Overcast72° / 57°23%7 mph5
Sat, Oct 24☀️ Clear sky80° / 55°2%12 mph6
Sun, Oct 25☁️ Overcast82° / 65°0%9 mph5
Mon, Oct 26☁️ Overcast83° / 68°0%8 mph5
Tue, Oct 27⛅ Partly cloudy79° / 67°0%10 mph5
Wed, Oct 28☁️ Overcast76° / 64°0%7 mph5
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast76° / 63°2%7 mph5
Fri, Oct 30☁️ Overcast74° / 63°11%8 mph4
Sat, Oct 31🌦️ Light drizzle67° / 62°34% · 0,0 in6 mph1
Sun, Nov 1🌦️ Drizzle69° / 62°42% · 0,5 in10 mph2
Mon, Nov 2🌧️ Heavy drizzle64° / 60°30% · 0,4 in9 mph3
Tue, Nov 3🌦️ Light drizzle69° / 58°16% · 0,0 in10 mph4
Wed, Nov 4🌦️ Light drizzle68° / 60°13% · 0,0 in6 mph3
Thu, Nov 5☁️ Overcast71° / 59°13%5 mph5

The two-week trend

Temperature trend

Cooling. The second half of the window averages 40°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.

Against the normal

The window averages 74°F against a October normal of 85°F - 43°F below.

Rainfall

The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 0% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,1 in).

What this means for Riverside County

Compared with normal

Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 72°F is 12.8°F below the 85°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 23% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 59°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 58°F (14°C) with clear. Humidity is 90% and wind is 3 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 7:31 AM.

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.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
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 October 23, 2026 at 7:31 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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