Lake Riverside, California

Reservoir Residential reservoir community in Riverside County, California

Lake Riverside, California
Lake Riverside area, Riverside, California (within Fairmount Park and adjacent city neighborhoods)
33.5165, -116.7986

How to Get to Lake Riverside, California #

Lake Riverside is within the city of Riverside, part of local park networks. The nearest major thoroughfares are Magnolia Avenue and Van Buren Boulevard; local buses serve the area and there is street parking nearby.

Tips for Visiting Lake Riverside, California #

  • The lake is in a suburban park setting-visit during off-peak weekday hours for calmer surroundings.
  • Check with Riverside city parks for any scheduled events that may restrict access to parts of the lake.
  • Combine a visit with a stroll along the nearby Santa Ana River trails.

Best Time to Visit Lake Riverside, California #

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable; summers are hot but mornings are pleasant for walks.

Spring
March-May · 12-25°C (54-77°F)
Pleasant daytime temperatures and green urban parks-good for walking.
Summer
June-August · 25-38°C (77-100°F)
Hot and dry-mornings are more comfortable; expect local families at parks and pools.
Autumn
September-November · 18-30°C (64-86°F)
Warm days and cooler evenings-quieter than midsummer.

Weather & Climate near Lake Riverside, California #

Climate

Lake Riverside, California's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 35°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 73 mm of rain.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
17°

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
25°

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
10° 30°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is mild with highs of 34°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
13° 34°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
14° 35°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
12° 32°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 27°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
27°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
17°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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