Riverton Wyoming Family Vacations - Ideas on Hotels Attractions & Reviews

The City of Riverton, WY

Riverton is a popular city in the state of Wyoming with a total of 10,249 residents living there. Riverton is ranked as the ninth most populated city in Wyoming and the 2469th most populated city in the United States, and is located in Fremont County. The largest nearby city to Riverton is Lander, approximately 27 miles from the city center.

There are several family restaurants in or near Riverton, including Seven Eight Nine Car Truck Stop, El Durango, Pizza Hut, Temptations Hair Design and China Panda Restaurant. For a larger selection of Riverton restaurants select our Restaurants tab above.

The following airport is located in or near Riverton:
- Riverton Regional Airport (RIW)

Riverton, Wyoming Climate and Weather

In the month of December, Riverton experiences an average high temperature of 31 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 1 degrees with an average rainfall of 0.36 inches.

The seasonal climate varies in Riverton with daytime temperatures averaging 84 degrees in the summer, and 33 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Riverton to receive an average of 0.3 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 0.7 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months.

The temperature has been known to get as high as 104 degrees in the summer and as low as -46 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Riverton should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 59 degrees, and nighttime lows of 27.

If you have been to Riverton and visited nearby attractions, restaurants, or hotels we would love to hear about it! Families everywhere will benifit greatly from your experiences!