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Weather & Climate in Richmond, LA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Richmond enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 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 57.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 76 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 76 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3884°N, 91.1804°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Madison Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Monroe Regional (MLU) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Jan 8, 2019 | 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi | M3.7 | 93 km | 16 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.2 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.2 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Aug 11, 1996 | 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi | M3.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.0 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi | M3.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Mississippi | M2.8 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 2015 | 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi | M2.6 | 102 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 3 | 121 mph | 202 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 186 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 2 | 98 mph | 242 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 98 mph | 242 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 121 mph | 176 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | — | 286 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 294 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 3 | 92 mph | 216 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 115 mph | 229 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
734 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 300 fatalities, 3,638 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF5 | 27 km | 109.2 mi | 47 |
| Mar 3, 1966 | EF5 | 64 km | 202.5 mi | 58 |
| Dec 5, 1953 | EF5 | 27 km | 9.0 mi | 38 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | EF4 | 53 km | 59.2 mi | 17 |
| Apr 24, 2010 | EF4 | 11 km | 149.0 mi | 10 |
| Nov 24, 2001 | EF4 | 92 km | 11.5 mi | 2 |
| Mar 9, 1992 | EF4 | 79 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 1983 | EF4 | 84 km | 9.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 29, 1976 | EF4 | 93 km | 22.3 mi | 3 |
| Mar 29, 1976 | EF4 | 84 km | 126.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF4 | 38 km | 202.1 mi | 58 |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF4 | 43 km | 65.2 mi | 13 |
| Jan 23, 1969 | EF4 | 80 km | 117.8 mi | 32 |
| Nov 29, 2022 | EF3 | 95 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF3 | 93 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF3 | 90 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF3 | 92 km | 29.7 mi | 1 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF3 | 76 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2005 | EF3 | 82 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 23, 2004 | EF3 | 74 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 (3,028 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 | 3,028 | 94 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,802 | 94 km |
| 2006 | MOLLICY WARREN | 2,175 | 97 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,888 | 100 km |
| 2021 | HOMOCHITTO - BB 5 | 1,357 | 95 km |
| 2010 | BURN BLOCK 6S | 943 | 94 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 678 | 96 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 548 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.1").