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Richmond, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Fort Bend County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
12,117
Population
2,811/sq mi density
$68,564
Median Income
$32,382 per capita
$229,800
Home Value
$378,326 Zillow
$1,248
Median Rent
42.8% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
372
Violent Crime/100K
1,853 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,564 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$229,800 home value, $1,248/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
372 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Richmond has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 91 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,811/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5809°N, 95.7613°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fort Bend County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sugar Land Regional (SGR) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in |
Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 54°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (2.4").