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Riverton Weather in February

Riverton in February

The short of it: Riverton in February averages a high of 30 °C (87 °F) and a low of 14 °C (58 °F), with 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain and about 13 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 14° · rain 17 mm · daylight 13 h 22 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: April & October

Thirty years of records give Riverton an average February high of 30°, a low of 14° and some 17 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 22 min in mid-February, 49 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and October.

Against its neighbours, Riverton runs about middling and wetter than most in February. Clare, 38 km to the NNW, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Riverton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus March
3° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 22 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ClareSouth Australia38 km NNW30°14°22 mm
NuriootpaSouth Australia42 km SSE29°15°16 mm
TanundaSouth Australia45 km SSE29°15°16 mm
WillastonSouth Australia48 km S31°16°15 mm
Gawler EastSouth Australia49 km S30°16°15 mm
GawlerSouth Australia50 km S31°16°15 mm
Evanston ParkSouth Australia52 km S31°16°15 mm
Munno Para WestSouth Australia56 km S31°16°15 mm

The Almanac · Riverton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Riverton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°14°21 mm15 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
February30°14°17 mm14 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
March27°12°17 mm13 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
April23°9°36 mm12 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
May18°7°42 mm9 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
June15°5°57 mm13 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦✦
July14°5°55 mm12 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦✦
August15°5°51 mm12 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦
September18°6°61 mm14 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
October21°8°45 mm14 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
November25°11°39 mm14 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
December28°12°27 mm14 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Riverton in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Riverton in February?

Days average 30 °C (87 °F) and nights 14 °C (58 °F), with about 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Riverton?

The Almanac gives February 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are April and October.

How long are the days in Riverton in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 13 h 22 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 53 min in June to 14 h 25 min in December.

Does it snow in Riverton in February?

Hardly — February nights average 14 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Riverton in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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