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 17:16
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 17:13
- Day length 10 h 35 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 8.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 17.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 332 W/m2.
Temperature
8.7 C
Wind
0.6 m/s S (172 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,033.8 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 | 8.7 | 0.6 | 172 | 61 | 1,033.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.2 | 2.5 | 141 | 35 | 1,031.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 332.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.2 | 1.7 | 162 | 63 | 1,030.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 188.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.0 | 1.4 | 185 | 69 | 1,030.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.3 | 1.2 | 178 | 67 | 1,030.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.1 | 2.2 | 155 | 42 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 254.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.4 | 1.5 | 192 | 72 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 167.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.3 | 1.5 | 196 | 81 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.8 | 1.0 | 204 | 78 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 2.2 | 143 | 39 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 404.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.6 | 2.0 | 168 | 73 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 201.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.9 | 1.1 | 176 | 90 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.4 | 1.2 | 165 | 97 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riverton?
Now 8.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 17.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 332 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 06:38 and sunset around 17:13 (local time). Day length about 10h 35m.
What is the local time in Riverton?
Local time is 17:16. 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.