Local weather forecast

Weather in Riverton, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 51650

Cloudy
Now60°F

Cloudy

High / Low71° / 59°
Rain chance90%
Wind13 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowCloudy60°22% rain
10 AMPatchy rain nearby63°23% rain
11 AMSunny67°7% rain
12 PMLight rain shower69°57% rain
1 PMLight rain shower71°44% rain
2 PMLight rain shower71°53% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby71°29% rain
4 PMLight rain shower69°60% rain
5 PMLight rain shower68°74% rain
6 PMLight rain shower67°76% rain
7 PMLight rain shower68°68% rain
8 PMLight rain shower69°48% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
71° 59°Light rain shower
Rain 90%Gust 16 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
73° 60°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 88%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
75° 62°Overcast
Rain 16%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like55°F
Humidity90%
Pressure30.01 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind13 mph SE
Wind gusts30 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:13 AM
Sunset07:13 PM
Moonrise07:03 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 71°F
Coolest hour8 AM · 60°F
Highest rain chance12 AM · 84%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 30 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 76% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 55°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 11 AM

67°F, 7% rain chance and 16 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 30 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 60°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 76%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Riverton

Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.

Riverton is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 40.69°N latitude and 95.57°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Riverton weather today

Cloudy and 60°F in Riverton, IA. Today's high is 71°F with a 90% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 30 mph. Relative humidity is 90%, pressure is 30.01 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Riverton

Sunrise is at 07:13 AM and sunset is at 07:13 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 73°F and a low near 60°F. The maximum rain chance is 88%.

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