Richmond, New Zealand
Full City Profile
17,250
Population
2,571/sq mi density
33 ft
Elevation
10 meters
52°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
Richmond experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,571/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3333°S, 173.1833°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 127 km |
| 1913 | TASMAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 149 km |
| 2013 | WELLINGTON | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 92 km |
| 2013 | COOK STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 105 km |
| 1855 | WHARANUI | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in |
Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.7").