Weather in Riverton, NE
Updated 2026-09-26 13:15 local time · ZIP codes 68972
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 7%).
It feels like 71°F with winds near 11 mph.
74°F, 4% rain chance and 11 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 13 mph.
Current temperature is 74°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 7%.
UV index is 4. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Local weather characteristics in Riverton
Nebraska has a continental Great Plains climate with hot summers, cold winters, frequent wind and a spring and summer severe-storm season.
Riverton is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 40.09°N latitude and 98.76°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
Sunny and 74°F in Riverton, NE. Today's high is 83°F with a 57% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 13 mph. Relative humidity is 59%, pressure is 29.83 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Riverton
Sunrise is at 07:26 AM and sunset is at 07:26 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 79°F and a low near 64°F. The maximum rain chance is 8%.