Riverside, CA weather in June
Expect warm, dry weather in Riverside in June, with highs near 87°F and lows near 59°F. Rain is rare.
- Normal high
- 87°F
- Normal low
- 59°F
- Wet days
- 0
- 0.08 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 83°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 57°F | 62°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 2% | 1% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:39 am / 7:55 pm | 5:41 am / 8:04 pm |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | 14.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical June day
- 6 am61°Fdew point 54°F
- 9 am74°Fdew point 52°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 50°F
- 3 pm86°Fdew point 52°F
- 6 pm78°Fdew point 52°F
- 9 pm67°Fdew point 54°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from March AFB (9 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 81% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 14%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more12 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow0 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in0 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in June
Normal precipitation is 0.08 in; a dry June brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20202016: average high 92°F
- Coolest June2009: average high 81°F
- Wettest June1993: 0.8 in
- Driest June1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading114°F (June 20, 2016)
- Lowest reading43°F (June 5, 1999)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 80°F | 87°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 55°F | 59°F | 64°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 7 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 14.4 h | 14.2 h |
Highs change by +7°F from May and +6°F into July.
Nearby alternatives in June
- Warmer: Palm Springs, CA50 mi · high 104°F · 0 wet days
- Cooler: Anaheim, CA31 mi · high 78°F · 1 wet day
How Riverside ranks in June
- Normal high139th warmest of 378 cities; 20th of 60 in California
- Wet days12th driest of 378
- Comfortable days164th most of 340
What to pack for Riverside in June
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 87°F
- Layers – afternoons near 87°F but nights near 59°F
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.4 hours of daylight and highs near 87°F
Heating and cooling
June has 2 heating degree days and 242 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Riverside in June?
The normal high is 87°F and the normal low is 59°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 114°F (June 20, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Riverside in June?
About 0 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.08 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (0.8 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is June a good time to visit Riverside?
June ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Riverside (59 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days and about 12 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Riverside Muni Airport (USW00003171), 2.4 mi W of the city center, 805 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Riverside Fire Stn 3 (USC00047470), 0.5 mi ESE of the city center, 840 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: March AFB (USW00023119), 9.2 mi ESE of the city center, 1,516 ft (687 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: March Air Reserve Base (722860-23119), 9.2 mi ESE of the city center, 1,536 ft (707 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.