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Weather & Climate in Richmond, IN

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Richmond experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 978 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Area24.2 sq mi (62.6 km²)
Population Density1,465/sq mi
Coordinates39.8321°N, 84.8909°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyUnion County County
Nearest AirportMiddletown Regional/Hook Field (MWO)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience20.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 71 km 2 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 145 km 10 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 70 km 5 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 76 km 5 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 122 km 5 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 150 km 0 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 125 km 5 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 149 km 4 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 95 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

557 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 75 fatalities, 2,758 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 96 km 20.8 mi 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 75 km 31.3 mi 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 37 km 18.2 mi 0
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 81 km 9.0 mi 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 81 km 10.0 mi 4
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 91 km 13.2 mi 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 68 km 33.0 mi 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 56 km 11.0 mi 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 66 km 18.9 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 81 km 19.8 mi 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 40 km 18.0 mi 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 97 km 24.1 mi 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 72 km 18.4 mi 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 90 km 52.5 mi 4
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 83 km 63.1 mi 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 98 km 31.3 mi 3
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 43 km 41.3 mi 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 94 km 6.4 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 67 km 9.9 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 40 km 10.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.2 in

Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.4").

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