Richmond, Tasman, New Zealand Climate Change Severity

48
High
The current climate change severity in Richmond is High, with a 20.2% worsening in the climate score compared to last 15 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Jul. (Historical Vs 2025) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Richmond Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Richmond temperature has changed by around +0.1%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Jul. (Historical Vs 2025)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2025)

HistoricDays

Year 2025Days

Change

sunnySunny
5949
-16.9%

cloudyCloudy
5443
-20.3%

rainyRainy
8282
0%

snowySnowy
00
0%

mistyMisty
01
100%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 15 years, Richmond has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 48 (within the High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

48/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Richmond experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+0.02 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+37.9 %


Change in average humidity

-0.2 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-28.5 %


Heatwave changed by

-2.9 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-2.3 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

-0.3 km/h


These indicators show that Richmond is experiencing a more volatile and extreme climate, reinforcing the need for urgent intervention to mitigate risks. As the severity score rises, focus must shift to adaptation and emergency preparedness.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Jul.

Richmond Weather Forecast 30 Days (August - September 2025)
Richmond, Tasman, New Zealand


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sat. 9, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon11°/3°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon10km/h
Sun. 10, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon10°/3°

Humidity Icon62%

Wind Icon9km/h
Mon. 11, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon9°/2°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon8km/h
Tue. 12, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon11°/3°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon8km/h
Wed. 13, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon10°/0°

Humidity Icon66%

Wind Icon9km/h
Thu. 14, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon10°/1°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon10km/h
Fri. 15, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon11°/0°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon9km/h
Sat. 16, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon11°/0°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon11km/h
Sun. 17, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon13°/2°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon11km/h
Mon. 18, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon12°/3°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon10km/h
Tue. 19, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon11°/6°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon10km/h
Wed. 20, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon14°/9°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon14km/h
Thu. 21, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon12°/6°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon8km/h
Fri. 22, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon12°/2°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon7km/h
Sat. 23, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon13°/4°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon10km/h
Sun. 24, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon13°/4°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon12km/h
Mon. 25, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon13°/5°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon14km/h
Tue. 26, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon13°/6°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon16km/h
Wed. 27, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon13°/6°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon15km/h
Thu. 28, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon13°/5°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon13km/h
Fri. 29, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon13°/5°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon12km/h
Sat. 30, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon13°/4°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon12km/h
Sun. 31, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon13°/5°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon13km/h
Mon. 1, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon13°/4°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon14km/h
Tue. 2, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon13°/5°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon14km/h
Wed. 3, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon13°/5°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon14km/h
Thu. 4, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon13°/5°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon16km/h
Fri. 5, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon13°/5°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon16km/h
Sat. 6, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon14°/6°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon16km/h
Sun. 7, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon14°/5°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon16km/h
Mon. 8, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon13°/5°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon17km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSun. 7, Sep.

13.8°C


Low will be onWed. 13, Aug.

-0.1°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onThu. 21, Aug.

84%


Low will be onSun. 10, Aug.

62%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onMon. 8, Sep.

16.6km/h


Low will be onFri. 22, Aug.

7.2km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onThu. 28, Aug.

7.1mm


Low will be onTue. 12, Aug.

0.02mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onThu. 14, Aug.

4


Low will be onFri. 15, Aug.

3