Riverside, Connecticut Weather
Riverside, Connecticut — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Riverside, Western Connecticut (Fairfield County) County.
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About Riverside, Connecticut
Riverside unfolds with the quiet dignity of a place that knows its own worth, a sliver of Fairfield County where the land slopes gently towards the Long Island Sound. It lies 2.5 miles west-south-west of Stamford, CT (from Stamford, CT: bearing 236°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east of White Plains. Here, the air carries the briny tang of the coast, mingling with the scent of pine and the distant hum of suburban life. Mature oaks and maples, their branches gnarled like old storytellers, frame manicured lawns and the occasional weathered shingle-style home, hinting at an enduring elegance. The terrain, not dramatic but subtly contoured, offers glimpses of well-tended gardens and the glint of sunlight on the placid waters of inlets that finger inland, creating a peaceful, almost contemplative landscape. This stretch of Connecticut coastline has long been a haven for those seeking a blend of natural beauty and refined living. Riverside's history is intertwined with the broader narrative of the region's development, evolving from its agricultural roots into a desirable residential area. The local economy, while now largely driven by commuter services and professional employment in nearby cities, still whispers of its past through the preservation of certain architectural styles and the enduring presence of community-focused businesses. The shoreline itself, a ribbon of sandy beaches and rocky outcrops, provides a constant, gentle reminder of the powerful, elemental force of the Sound, its tides shaping the very character of Riverside.
Live animated radar for Riverside and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Riverside, Western Connecticut (Fairfield County) County, Connecticut |
| Coordinates | 41.033708°N, 73.57818°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 06878 |
| Area Code | 203, 475, 860, 959 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Riverside, Connecticut Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Riverside, Connecticut, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Riverside includes coordinates 41.033708°N, 73.578180°W, situated in Western Connecticut (Fairfield County) County. ZIP code 06878. Telephone area code: 203, 475, 860, 959. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
