Riverton, KS Weather Forecast and Current Conditions (66770)
Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 71°F
at
Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 71°F
at
Point Forecast at a Glance
Week Ahead Summary
Variable temperatures through the week, ranging from 68°F to 84°F. Some rain possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.
Climate Context
This week's forecast shows temperatures running 6°F above the historical average for October. Normal highs for this period are around 71°F with lows around 47°F.
This Date in Weather History
1966 - Iowa experienced its worst late season tornado of record. In just one minute a twister tore through the town of Belmond leveling 75 percent of the businesses, and 100 homes, causing more than eleven million dollars damage.
More on this and other weather history
Riverton 7 Day Weather Forecast Details
Wednesday Oct 15
Night: Clear. Low around 59, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Oct 16
Day: Sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 81 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 9 mph.
Friday Oct 17
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Oct 18
Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Sunday Oct 19
Day: Sunny, with a high near 68.
Night: Clear, with a low around 50.
Monday Oct 20
Day: Sunny, with a high near 79.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Tuesday Oct 21
Day: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Wednesday Oct 22
Day: A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sun & Moon Monthly
Sunrise 7:27 AM
Sunset 6:43 PM
Last Light 7:09 PM
Moonset 4:03 PM
Contiguous United States Extremes
Wed's High Temperature
96 at Rio Grande Village, TX
Wed's Low Temperature
17 at 11 Miles West-northwest Of Augusta, MT
Weather Folklore
A round-topped cloud and flattened base, carries rainfall in its face.
Current subscribers - login to your ClearSky account
About Riverton, Kansas
Riverton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 771. It is located at the junction of K-66 (former U.S. Route 66) and U.S. Route 69 Alternate and U.S. Route 400, near the Spring River. It is one of only three communities in Kansas along former U.S. Route 66.
Content from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
How We Provide Better Local Weather
Current conditions: We use the nearest available station to your location - including professional MESONET/MADIS and local weather stations - often miles closer than regional airports.
Forecasts: National Weather Service point forecasts predict for your specific area, not broad regional zones, making them far more relevant to your location.