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Weather & Climate in Richmond, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Richmond experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 565.8 sq mi (1,465.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.7355°N, 147.4383°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 15, 2002 | 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia | M4.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.6").