Richards, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Grimes County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
99
Population
54/sq mi density
$167,900
Home Value
$416,465 Zillow
69°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Richards enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5344°N, 95.8498°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Grimes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Conroe/North Houston Regional (CXO) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Richards has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.4").