Richmond, Tasman, New Zealand Climate Change Severity

43
High
The current climate change severity in Richmond is High, with a 13.3% 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 Aug. (Historical Vs 2025) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C (c)

Richmond Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

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 -1.3%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

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

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2025)

HistoricDays

Year 2025Days

Change

sunnySunny
6656
-15.1%
cloudyCloudy
6253
-14.5%
rainyRainy
9692
-4.1%
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 43 (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

43/100

High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Richmond experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-0.1 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

+22.2 %

Change in average humidity

-1.3 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

-35.4 %

Heatwave changed by

-2.9 day(s)

Coldwave changed by

-3.1 day(s)

Wind speeds changed by

-0.6 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 Aug.

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

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Tue. 16, Sep.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon18°/7°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon16km/h
Wed. 17, Sep.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon16°/7°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon28km/h
Thu. 18, Sep.
moderate rainModerate rain
Temperature Icon14°/4°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon22km/h
Fri. 19, Sep.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon10°/3°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon10km/h
Sat. 20, Sep.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon12°/1°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon24km/h
Sun. 21, Sep.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon13°/5°
Humidity Icon92%
Wind Icon32km/h
Mon. 22, Sep.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon16°/5°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon13km/h
Tue. 23, Sep.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon14°/3°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon11km/h
Wed. 24, Sep.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon10°/4°
Humidity Icon89%
Wind Icon9km/h
Thu. 25, Sep.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon14°/4°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon14km/h
Fri. 26, Sep.
moderate rainModerate rain
Temperature Icon13°/5°
Humidity Icon88%
Wind Icon28km/h
Sat. 27, Sep.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon13°/2°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon27km/h
Sun. 28, Sep.
moderate rainModerate rain
Temperature Icon9°/6°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon25km/h
Mon. 29, Sep.
moderate rainModerate rain
Temperature Icon8°/3°
Humidity Icon85%
Wind Icon28km/h
Tue. 30, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon14°/6°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon14km/h
Wed. 1, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon14°/5°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon14km/h
Thu. 2, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon15°/6°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon17km/h
Fri. 3, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon15°/7°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon15km/h
Sat. 4, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon16°/6°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon16km/h
Sun. 5, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon15°/7°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon17km/h
Mon. 6, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon15°/6°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon17km/h
Tue. 7, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon15°/7°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon16km/h
Wed. 8, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon14°/7°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon16km/h
Thu. 9, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon15°/6°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon16km/h
Fri. 10, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon15°/6°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon17km/h
Sat. 11, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon15°/7°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon20km/h
Sun. 12, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon15°/7°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon17km/h
Mon. 13, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon16°/7°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon15km/h
Tue. 14, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon15°/6°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon17km/h
Wed. 15, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon15°/6°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon15km/h
Thu. 16, Oct.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times
Temperature Icon16°/6°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon17km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onTue. 16, Sep.

17.7°C

Low will be onSat. 20, Sep.

0.5°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSun. 21, Sep.

92%

Low will be onThu. 25, Sep.

70%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSun. 21, Sep.

31.7km/h

Low will be onWed. 24, Sep.

9km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onWed. 8, Oct.

10.2mm

Low will be onThu. 25, Sep.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onMon. 22, Sep.

4

Low will be onTue. 23, Sep.

3

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