What is today's weather forecast for Riverdale, ND?

Today's forecast for Riverdale shows a high of 41 degrees and a low of 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Rain, mainly after 1pm.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Riverdale, ND?

The 7-day forecast for Riverdale shows highs from 6 to 41 degrees and lows from -1 to 7 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Riverdale, ND this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Riverdale this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (90% chance), Thursday (60% chance), Friday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Riverdale weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Riverdale forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Riverdale, ND Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - High Wind Warning

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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28°F
Feels Like 16°F

Humidity 97% Dew Point 27°F Wind ESE 17 MPH Gusts 20 Barometer N/A

Visibility 1.2 mi.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 7.4 mi. ENE of central Riverdale
at 3:55 AM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

80%

ThuDec 18

60%

FriDec 19

30%

SatDec 20

-1

SunDec 21

MonDec 22

TueDec 23

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 41°F to a low of 6°F, then recover to 22°F by week's end. Some snow possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 1°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 25°F with lows around 8°F.

This Date in Weather History

1924 - A severe icestorm struck central Illinois. It coated the ground with nearly two inches of glaze at Springfield. The storm caused 21 million dollars damage along with much hardship. Ice was on the trees until the 4th of January, and electricity was not restored until January 10th.

Riverdale, ND 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 41. Windy, with a south wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west 22 to 32 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Night: A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then snow after 10pm. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -20. Very windy, with a west wind 37 to 42 mph increasing to 43 to 48 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Snow likely, mainly before 8am. Widespread blowing snow before 7am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing and cold, with a steady temperature around 6. Wind chill values as low as -25. Very windy, with a northwest wind 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 9 to 19 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -15. Windy, with a north wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southeast 19 to 29 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Windy, with a southeast wind 23 to 29 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Breezy, with a northwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Blustery, with a northwest wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southeast wind around 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northwest wind around 14 mph.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

About Riverdale, ND

Riverdale is a town in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 223 at the 2020 census. Riverdale was the largest of the construction camps that sprang up in 1946 to house workers building the Garrison Dam just to the west. After the dam was completed in 1953, residents of the other camps (including Dakota City and Big Bend) who decided to stay on relocated to Riverdale. It was operated by the federal government from its establishment until 1986, when it was turned over to the state of North Dakota with incorporation following shortly thereafter.

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