Location & Surroundings
Riverton is a settlement in Virginia, United States, at 160 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Front Royal, 3 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 100 km to the east. The nearest airport is Front Royal-Warren County Airport, 6 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 56' 47" N, 78° 11' 58" W
- Elevation 160 m (DEM: 159 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 108 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:42
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 17:12
- Day length 10 h 33 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Riverton
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riverton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 8.3 to 18.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 304 W/m2.
Temperature
8.8 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (198 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,030.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 8.8 | 1.4 | 198 | 67 | 1,030.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.3 | 1.3 | 178 | 64 | 1,030.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 2.3 | 152 | 38 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 304.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.8 | 1.8 | 178 | 74 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 87.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.3 | 1.4 | 189 | 76 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.0 | 1.0 | 199 | 70 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 2.3 | 150 | 35 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 386.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.9 | 1.9 | 176 | 73 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 196.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 10.2 | 1.4 | 190 | 88 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.7 | 1.0 | 196 | 95 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 3.9 | 171 | 47 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 395.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.9 | 2.3 | 158 | 83 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 161.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.2 | 1.9 | 163 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riverton?
Now 8.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 8.3 to 18.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 304 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Riverton today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 17:12 (local time). Day length about 10h 32m.
What is the local time in Riverton?
Local time is 10:42. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Riverton?
Riverton is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Riverton?
Elevation about 160 m. DEM 159 m.
Where is Riverton located?
It is at 38.94650, -78.19944 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riverton in?
It is in United States.