Weather & Climate in Richmond, KS

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

Richmond experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°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 40.6 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,029 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,029 ft (314 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	1,482/sq mi
Coordinates	38.4003°N, 95.2519°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Franklin County County
Nearest Airport	Lawrence Regional (LWC) 42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"

7% above US avg

Snowfall 12.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.59"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	43.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	25.4 / 100
Community Resilience	84.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Sep 16, 2019	15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas	M3.8	131 km	5 km
May 18, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	112 km	5 km
Jun 4, 2023	13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas	M3.2	138 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2019	11 km E of Marion, Kansas	M3.2	142 km	5 km
Jan 29, 2020	9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas	M3.1	145 km	5 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	119 km	5 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	91 km	5 km
Jan 29, 2020	11 km SSE of Lincolnville, Kansas	M2.8	143 km	5 km
Sep 25, 2024	6 km NE of Cedar Point, Kansas	M2.7	133 km	6 km
May 10, 2023	13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas	M2.6	140 km	8 km
Mar 12, 2020	9 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas	M2.6	143 km	5 km
Mar 7, 2023	14 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas	M2.6	137 km	5 km
Apr 21, 2025	7 km ESE of Marion, Kansas	M2.6	147 km	10 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	132 km	2 km
Jan 4, 2024	13 km ENE of Marion, Kansas	M2.5	141 km	5 km
May 18, 2023	12 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas	M2.5	141 km	5 km
Jun 8, 2023	14 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas	M2.5	139 km	8 km
Mar 5, 2023	15 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas	M2.5	137 km	5 km
May 2, 2023	15 km WNW of Elmdale, Kansas	M2.5	137 km	8 km
Apr 11, 2020	13 km E of Lincolnville, Kansas	M2.5	136 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

552 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 98 fatalities, 1,186 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966	EF5	82 km	21.1 mi	16
May 20, 1957	EF5	22 km	69.4 mi	44
May 28, 2019	EF4	50 km	29.1 mi	0
Feb 28, 2007	EF4	33 km	28.0 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	83 km	21.0 mi	2
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	84 km	37.5 mi	6
Jun 8, 1966	EF4	86 km	19.9 mi	1
Apr 12, 1964	EF4	32 km	19.4 mi	3
May 7, 1961	EF4	90 km	26.2 mi	0
May 22, 1952	EF4	65 km	26.9 mi	0
May 21, 2011	EF3	67 km	10.1 mi	1
May 8, 2003	EF3	91 km	23.0 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	48 km	25.0 mi	0
May 17, 1995	EF3	93 km	14.0 mi	0
May 6, 1983	EF3	77 km	19.0 mi	1
Jun 19, 1981	EF3	63 km	7.7 mi	1
May 4, 1977	EF3	46 km	31.6 mi	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	61 km	29.8 mi	2
May 15, 1968	EF3	58 km	2.7 mi	0
Jun 11, 1967	EF3	93 km	43.9 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,512 acres, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1988	UNNAMED	15,512	92 km
1996	UNNAMED	14,661	93 km
2020	HAMLITON	4,729	97 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,836	100 km
1990	UNNAMED	2,437	97 km
2021	345	2,430	98 km
2021	400 AND ROAD L	2,393	91 km
1991	UNNAMED	2,043	79 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,010	72 km
1990	UNNAMED	1,823	70 km
1994	UNNAMED	1,719	93 km
2005	NR STEELE	1,652	57 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,575	99 km
1988	UNNAMED	1,539	71 km
2009	KENNEDY CREEK EAST	1,207	51 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,182	87 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,100	84 km
1994	UNNAMED	1,097	40 km
2008	KENNEDY CREEK EAST	1,091	51 km
2006	GRAND	1,067	72 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	1.2 in	Driest
March	45°F (7°C)	2.9 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.5 in
May	65°F (18°C)	4.9 in
June	74°F (23°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	4.1 in
September	69°F (21°C)	4.4 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.6 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.6 in
December	33°F (1°C)	1.7 in

Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.2").

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