Richmond, South Africa

Full City Profile

32,445 Population 63/sq mi density

2,897 ft Elevation 883 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Richmond enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	63.4°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,897 ft (883 m)
Area	517.1 sq mi (1,339.4 km²)
Population Density	63/sq mi
Coordinates	-29.8720°N, 30.2724°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"

12% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.08"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 6, 2016.

Jun 16, 2015	19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa	M4.3	149 km
Jul 26, 1991	10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa	M3.8	88 km
Jan 9, 1994	9 km SE of Howick, South Africa	M3.7	37 km
Feb 6, 2016	South Africa	M3.7	57 km
Oct 11, 1993	45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa	M3.3	150 km
Aug 21, 1990	27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho	M3.1	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
February	71°F (21°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
March	69°F (21°C)	4.6 in
April	65°F (18°C)	1.7 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in
June	55°F (13°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
July	55°F (13°C)	0.6 in
August	58°F (14°C)	1.1 in
September	62°F (16°C)	1.9 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.2 in
November	66°F (19°C)	4.2 in
December	69°F (21°C)	5.0 in

Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 55°F in June to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.6").

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