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Weather & Climate in Richmond, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Richmond enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,897 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,897 ft (883 m) |
| Area | 517.1 sq mi (1,339.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.8720°N, 30.2724°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 16, 2015 | 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa | M4.3 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa | M3.8 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 57 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 136 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in |
Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 55°F in June to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.6").