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Riverton, KS 66739 Weather

It is 64°F and clear in Riverton, KS 66739, observed at 2:50 AM CDT. Today: Mostly Cloudy, high 78°F, low 60°F. Hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (CDT).

Riverton, KS 66739 current weather

64°F

Clear

H 78° / L 60°Feels like 64°

Observed at Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (10.2 mi away), 10/30/2026, 2:50 AM CDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 10/29/2026, 11:40 PM PT

  1. Now62°
  2. 4 AM61°
  3. 5 AM61°
  4. 6 AM61°
  5. 7 AM60°
  6. 8 AM61°
  7. 9 AM63°10%
  8. 10 AM69°10%
  9. 11 AM73°11%
  10. 12 PM75°13%
  11. 1 PM76°10%
  12. 2 PM77°
  13. 3 PM77°12%
  14. 4 PM78°
  15. 5 PM76°
  16. 6 PM75°
  17. 7 PM72°
  18. 8 PM66°10%
  19. 9 PM64°10%
  20. 10 PM64°10%
  21. 11 PM63°
  22. 12 AM63°Sat
  23. 1 AM63°11%
  24. 2 AM62°17%
  25. 3 AM61°18%
  26. 4 AM61°17%
  27. 5 AM61°21%
  28. 6 AM60°24%
  29. 7 AM59°31%
  30. 8 AM59°24%
  31. 9 AM60°17%
  32. 10 AM63°17%
  33. 11 AM66°17%
  34. 12 PM68°
  35. 1 PM68°
  36. 2 PM70°
  37. 3 PM70°
  38. 4 PM69°
  39. 5 PM71°11%
  40. 6 PM69°10%
  41. 7 PM65°40%
  42. 8 PM63°40%
  43. 9 PM61°40%
  44. 10 PM60°40%
  45. 11 PM60°40%
  46. 12 AM60°40%Sun
  47. 1 AM60°16%
  48. 1 AM60°16%

10-day forecast

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  • Today10/3013% chance of precipitationLow 60°High 78°

    Friday: Mostly cloudy. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 3 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
  • Sat10/3140% chance of precipitationLow 57°High 71°

    Saturday: A chance of rain showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
  • Sun11/125% chance of precipitationLow 62°High 74°

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Partly Sunny
  • Mon11/281% chance of precipitationLow 58°High 75°

    Monday: A chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
  • Tue11/359% chance of precipitationLow 50°High 68°

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
  • Wed11/414% chance of precipitationLow 45°High 66°

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Partly Sunny
  • Thu11/512% chance of precipitationLow High 68°

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    Mostly Sunny
  • Fri11/6Model blendLow 45°High 68°

    Friday: Partly cloudy. High near 68°. Low that night near 45°.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

  • Sat11/7Model blend18% chance of precipitationLow 46°High 66°

    Saturday: Partly cloudy. High near 66°. Low that night near 46°. About 0.08 in of precipitation.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

  • Sun11/8Model blend31% chance of precipitationLow 46°High 67°

    Sunday: Chance of rain. High near 67°. Low that night near 46°. About 0.32 in of precipitation.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 37.116, -94.679 from the NWS SGF office, updated 10/29/2026, 11:40 PM PT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 8 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KJLN (Joplin Rgnl, 10 mi), model run 10/29/2026, 9:00 PM CDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

  1. Now62°Partly Cloudy0%3 mph
  2. 4 AM61°Partly Cloudy0%3 mph
  3. 5 AM61°Mostly Cloudy0%3 mph
  4. 6 AM61°Partly Sunny1%3 mph
  5. 7 AM60°Mostly Cloudy6%3 mph
  6. 8 AM61°Mostly Cloudy6%3 mph

Hourly details

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Riverton, KS 66739 right now?
The latest observation from Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport was 64°F and clear, reported at 10/30/2026, 2:50 AM CDT.
What is the high temperature today in Riverton, KS 66739?
The National Weather Service forecast for friday calls for a high near 78°F. Mostly Cloudy.
Will it rain in Riverton, KS 66739 in the next 24 hours?
The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Riverton, KS 66739?
The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 6 to Nov 8) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 66°F to 68°F and up to a 31% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Riverton, KS 66739 today?
Sunrise is about 7:41 AM CDT and sunset is about 6:23 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Riverton, KS 66739?
At Columbus, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 70°F and the normal low is 48°F.

Nearby hazards

Kansas hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

  • Severe storm outlook today:General thunderstormsOutlook map
  • Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
  • River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
  • Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

UV and air quality forecast

EPA and AirNow

AQI forecast today (Springdale (Springdale-Fayetteville-Bentonville))
60ModeratePM2.5

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

Cherokee County, week of 10/27/2026

100% of the county is in moderate drought or worse.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise
7:41 AM
Sunset
6:23 PM
Daylight
10 hr 42 min
Moon
Waning Gibbous 81% lit
First light (civil dawn)
7:14 AM
Last light (civil dusk)
6:50 PM
Moonrise
10:11 PM
Moonset
12:50 PM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 70°, low 48°, precipitation 3.77 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Columbus, 10 mi away.

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