Riverton, CT Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Riverton, a community in Hartford County, Connecticut.
Overnight
50°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 2 mph.
7-day forecast for Riverton
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 50°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph SW | 2% |
| Wednesday | 72°F | Sunny | 2 to 8 mph SW | 2% |
| Wednesday Night | 55°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph S | 1% |
| Thursday | 69°F | Light Rain Likely | 5 to 9 mph S | 60% |
| Thursday Night | 59°F | Light Rain Likely | 0 to 6 mph SW | 70% |
| Friday | 68°F | Light Rain | 2 mph SE | 75% |
| Friday Night | 51°F | Light Rain | 1 mph NE | 75% |
| Saturday | 63°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 mph NW | 39% |
| Saturday Night | 40°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 to 9 mph NW | 33% |
| Sunday | 55°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny | 6 to 9 mph NW | 22% |
| Sunday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 mph W | 6% |
| Monday | 53°F | Mostly Sunny | 8 to 12 mph W | 12% |
| Monday Night | 32°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 8 mph W | 12% |
| Tuesday | 57°F | Mostly Sunny | 7 to 10 mph W | 6% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Riverton (41.963, -73.017). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Riverton
Last spring frost
Apr 30
First fall frost
Oct 17
Growing season
168 days
Hardiness zone
6a
More local growing data for Riverton: nearby ZIP 06065 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Connecticut frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Barkhamsted, Ct (4.3 mi from Riverton). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.