Riverdale, Georgia Weather
Riverdale, Georgia — 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, soil and crop conditions for Riverdale, Dougherty County.
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About Riverdale, Georgia
Riverdale lies cradled in the gentle, rolling plains of southwestern Georgia, a landscape softened by centuries of sun and rain. It lies 4.5 miles south of Albany, GA (from Albany, GA: bearing 182°T), and is situated 3.9 miles north-west of Putney. The land here, predominantly flat with an occasional subtle rise, is a rich tapestry of fertile soil, once the domain of vast pine forests and now largely given over to agriculture. Ancient oaks, their limbs draped with Spanish moss like spectral beards, stand sentinel along the few creeks and ditches that trace meandering paths across the terrain. The air, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the earthy scent of turned soil and ripening crops, a tangible presence that clings to everything. Even the sky seems to hold a unique quality here, a vast, unblemished canvas where clouds drift with an almost languid grace, and the sunsets bleed hues of apricot and rose across the horizon. The story of Riverdale is intrinsically linked to the fertile earth and the waterways that nourish it. Its economy has long been rooted in agriculture, with cotton and peanuts being staple crops that shaped the fortunes and character of the community for generations. While the echoes of those agrarian roots remain, modern Riverdale also finds its livelihood in a more diverse local economy, a quiet hum of small businesses and services catering to the surrounding countryside. The nearby Flint River, though not directly bordering Riverdale, has historically played a vital role in transportation and sustenance for the broader region, its presence a constant, unseen influence. The character of Riverdale is one of quiet resilience, a place where the passage of time feels less like a frantic rush and more like the steady, predictable flow of seasons, marked by the planting and harvesting, the slow growth of trees, and the enduring spirit of its people.
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| Location | Riverdale, Dougherty County, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 31.514064°N, 84.158518°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 31701, 30274 |
| Area Code | 229, 404, 470, 678 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Riverdale, Georgia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Riverdale, Georgia, 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 Riverdale includes coordinates 31.514064°N, 84.158518°W, situated in Dougherty County. ZIP code 31701, 30274. Telephone area code: 229, 404, 470, 678. 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.
