Richmond, LA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Richmond now

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Richmond weather by the hour

Richmond weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Richmond.

This week in Richmond

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richmond

What is the weather usually like in Richmond?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

33°50°67°83°100°60°38°Jan64°41°Feb72°48°Mar79°56°Apr86°65°May92°72°Jun94°74°Jul95°73°Aug90°68°Sep81°56°Oct70°46°Nov62°40°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.6"Jan5.5"Feb5.3"Mar6.6"Apr4.5"May3.9"Jun4.3"Jul3.9"Aug3.3"Sep4.4"Oct4.7"Nov5.8"Dec

Best time to visit Richmond: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TALLULAH, LA US (USC00168923), adjusted for the elevation of Richmond.

Richmond weather month by month

January
60° 38°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
February
64° 41°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
March
72° 48°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
79° 56°F
6.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
86° 65°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
92° 72°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
94° 74°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
95° 73°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
90° 68°F
3.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
81° 56°F
4.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
70° 46°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
62° 40°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Richmond through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:04 AM5:23 PM10 h 18 min
February6:45 AM5:51 PM11 h 6 min
March7:13 AM7:13 PM12 h 0 min
April6:33 AM7:35 PM13 h 1 min
May6:04 AM7:57 PM13 h 52 min
June5:55 AM8:14 PM14 h 18 min
July6:07 AM8:14 PM14 h 6 min
August6:27 AM7:50 PM13 h 22 min
September6:47 AM7:12 PM12 h 24 min
October7:07 AM6:33 PM11 h 25 min
November6:33 AM5:05 PM10 h 32 min
December6:57 AM5:02 PM10 h 5 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Richmond?

Richmond has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 38°F (4°C).

It gets about 57.9 inches (1,470 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Richmond is March–April and October–November. At 75 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Richmond

What is the hottest month in Richmond?

August, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).

What is the coldest month in Richmond?

January, with an average low of 38°F (4°C).

How much does it rain in Richmond?

About 57.9 inches (1,470 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Richmond?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Richmond?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Richmond have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Richmond in November?

Highs average 70°F and lows 46°F, with about 4.7 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Richmond?

Around 6:33 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:05 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Richmond weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Richmond.

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