Richmond, New Zealand

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

19,700 Population 2,936/sq mi density

33 ft Elevation 10 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$27,720 median income, 2.1% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$146,600 home value, $733/mo rent

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. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. 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)
Sunny Days	286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	33 ft (10 m)
Area	6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density	2,936/sq mi
Coordinates	-41.3333°N, 173.1833°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"

57% above US avg

Snowfall 3.5"

Wettest Month (Aug) 5.67"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,003 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013	38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand	M6.5	105 km
Aug 16, 2013	29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand	M6.5	92 km
Apr 24, 2015	73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand	M6.1	82 km
May 27, 1992	21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand	M6.0	55 km
Feb 10, 1990	90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand	M6.0	117 km
Jan 28, 1991	29 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand	M5.9	144 km
Aug 16, 2013	30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand	M5.9	97 km
Aug 16, 2013	26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand	M5.9	85 km
Jul 20, 2013	38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand	M5.9	106 km
Mar 22, 1995	27 km N of Picton, New Zealand	M5.8	77 km
Feb 10, 1990	90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand	M5.7	123 km
Feb 15, 2023	55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand	M5.7	143 km
Jan 28, 1991	27 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand	M5.7	143 km
Oct 4, 1990	25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand	M5.6	149 km
Aug 16, 2013	30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand	M5.5	91 km
Jul 18, 2013	38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand	M5.5	105 km
Mar 13, 2005	83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand	M5.4	133 km
Aug 16, 2013	25 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand	M5.4	88 km
Jan 5, 2017	36 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand	M5.4	92 km
Jul 15, 2009	83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand	M5.4	133 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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