Richmond, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,474 Population 3/sq mi density

69 ft Elevation 21 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$25,756 median income, 3.5% unemployment

Affordability

2.5 / 5.0

$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent

Richmond experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	48.8°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	58°F (14°C)
July Average	44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	69 ft (21 m)
Area	565.8 sq mi (1,465.5 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-42.7355°N, 147.4383°W
Timezone	Australia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"

35% below US avg

Snowfall 0.9"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.52"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Oct 8, 2024.

Jun 15, 2002	46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia	M4.7	57 km
Oct 8, 2024	82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia	M4.3	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	58°F (14°C)	2.1 in
February	62°F (17°C)	1.6 in	Warmest, Driest
March	59°F (15°C)	1.7 in
April	55°F (13°C)	1.8 in
May	50°F (10°C)	1.6 in
June	46°F (8°C)	1.6 in
July	44°F (7°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
August	47°F (8°C)	2.4 in
September	50°F (10°C)	1.9 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.3 in
November	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in
December	60°F (15°C)	2.5 in	Wettest

Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.6").

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