Richmond Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Richmond Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


43°C
Highest Temp
3 Jul. 26

-11°C
Lowest Temp
8 Feb. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthJuly34.54°C

Coldest MonthJanuary-1.15°C

Wettest MonthJanuary5.41mm

Windiest MonthMarch18.84km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Richmond historically?

July is historically Richmond's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 33°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 43°C on 2026-07-03.

2. What is the coldest month in Richmond historically?

January is Richmond's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around -1°C. The all-time record low of -19°C was recorded on 2015-02-20.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Richmond over the past 17 years?

Richmond's average annual rainfall is approximately 1257.9mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Richmond experience on average per year?

Richmond historically records approximately 167.1 rainy days per year. July has the highest number of rain days at an average of 19.3 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Richmond?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Richmond is 43°C on 2026-07-03.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Richmond?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Richmond is -19°C on 2015-02-20.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Richmond historically?

Richmond experiences its strongest winds during April. The historic gust record of 47.2 kph was recorded on 2011-08-27.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Richmond during a year?

Usually, Richmond's humidity peaks in December at around 73.3% and drops to its lowest in June at approximately 67.4%.