Weather for Riverton, Connecticut
Current Weather
Humidity: 87%
Heat Index: 14.4°F
Feels Like: 3.7°F
Wind: NE 5 mph
Wind Gusts: 13 mph
Wind Chill: 3.7°F
Dew Point: 3.7°F
Chance of Precipitation: 10%
Precipitation: 0.01 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 4 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast
Sat
H: 30°F
L: 14°F
Sun
H: 35°F
L: 18°F
Mon
H: 39°F
L: 27°F
Tue
H: 26°F
L: 19°F
Wed
H: 29°F
L: 20°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 4:28 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 4:23 AM
Moonset: 12:19 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:53 AM - 6:23 AM3:53 AM - 6:23 AM
Minor Periods
10:58 AM - 12:28 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Storm Warning issued December 27 at 1:06AM EST until December 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY
Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 1:06 AM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Periods of snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...The Litchfield Hills of northwestern Connecticut and the mid Hudson Valley, eastern Catskills, Helderbergs, southern Taconics and the Schoharie Valley in eastern New York. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will taper off towards daybreak to scattered snow showers and flurries.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 27 at 1:09AM EST until December 27 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 1:09 AM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Hartford CT County. In Massachusetts, Western Hampden MA County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 27 at 1:08AM EST until December 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 1:08 AM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 9:15 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Northern New Haven and Southern New Haven Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
Special Weather Statement issued December 27 at 6:20AM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 6:20 AM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 10:00 AM
Snow continues to taper off to flurries early this morning. Little to no additional snow accumulation is expected. Roads, especially secondaries, remain snow covered and hazardous. Use extra caution if you must travel this morning.
Special Weather Statement issued December 27 at 5:28AM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 5:28 AM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 10:00 AM
Snow continues to taper off to flurries early this morning. Little to no additional snow accumulation is expected. Roads, especially secondaries, remain snow covered and hazardous. Use extra caution if you must travel this morning.
Special Weather Statement issued December 27 at 5:16AM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 5:16 AM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 10:00 AM
Snow continues to taper off to flurries early this morning. Little to no additional snow accumulation is expected. Roads, especially secondaries, remain snow covered and hazardous. Use extra caution if you must travel this morning.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 27 at 1:09AM EST until December 27 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 1:09 AM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, southeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 27 at 1:08AM EST until December 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 1:08 AM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 9:15 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 27 at 1:08AM EST until December 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 1:08 AM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 9:15 AM
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 27 at 1:06AM EST until December 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY
Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 1:06 AM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Periods of snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...The Berkshires of western Massachusetts, the northern and central Taconics, Greater Capital Region, Mohawk Valley, Saratoga Region and the foothills of the southern Adirondacks in eastern New York. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses will quickly become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will taper off towards daybreak to scattered snow showers and flurries.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 20.6°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 4:28 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 4:23 AM
Moonset: 12:19 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:53 AM - 6:23 AM3:53 AM - 6:23 AM
Minor Periods
10:58 AM - 12:28 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 25.2°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Wind: 5.4 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 54.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 4:29 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 6:40 PM
Moonset: 12:31 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:06 AM - 10:36 AM6:10 PM - 8:40 PM
Minor Periods
11:20 AM - 12:50 AM12:01 AM - 1:31 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 34.9°F
Average Humidity: 94%
Wind: 18.6 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 23.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 41.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:54 AM
Sunset: 4:29 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 7:32 PM
Moonset: 1:45 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 73.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:56 AM - 11:26 AM7:02 PM - 9:32 PM
Minor Periods
11:46 AM - 1:16 PM1:15 AM - 2:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 23.5°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 21.7 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:54 AM
Sunset: 4:30 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 8:29 PM
Moonset: 3:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:51 AM - 12:21 AM7:59 PM - 10:29 PM
Minor Periods
12:18 AM - 1:48 PM2:33 AM - 4:03 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 22.3°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 17.2 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:55 AM
Sunset: 4:31 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 9:31 PM
Moonset: 4:24 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:51 AM - 1:21 PM9:01 PM - 11:31 PM
Minor Periods
12:59 AM - 2:29 PM3:54 AM - 5:24 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5