Riverside, Alabama has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 49.7 °F (low) to 74 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 58 Inches. Riverside is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.4 °F | 54.2 °F | 5.45 in. |
| February | 34.2 °F | 58.7 °F | 5.64 in. |
| March | 40.2 °F | 66.9 °F | 5.71 in. |
| April | 47.6 °F | 74.6 °F | 4.84 in. |
| May | 57.1 °F | 81.7 °F | 4.62 in. |
| June | 65.3 °F | 87.7 °F | 4.7 in. |
| July | 68.9 °F | 90.5 °F | 4.91 in. |
| August | 67.7 °F | 90.0 °F | 4.22 in. |
| September | 61.8 °F | 85.7 °F | 4.11 in. |
| October | 49.2 °F | 75.9 °F | 3.37 in. |
| November | 38.3 °F | 65.2 °F | 4.78 in. |
| December | 34.1 °F | 57.1 °F | 5.65 in. |
| Annual | 49.7 °F | 74 °F | 58 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |