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Weather & Climate in Richmond, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Richmond has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.4 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 1,398.4 sq mi (3,621.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1834°N, 75.8327°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
155 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jun 23, 2010 | 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M5.4 | 83 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 76 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 141 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 117 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 139 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 79 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 100 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 70 km | 11 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 147 km | 18 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 137 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 68 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.0 in |
Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.2").