Richland, WA weather

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

Weather in Richland now

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Richland weather by the hour

Richland weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Richland

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richland

What is the weather usually like in Richland?

BWk
Cold desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°41°59°76°94°41°29°Jan47°30°Feb57°35°Mar65°41°Apr74°48°May80°54°Jun89°60°Jul88°59°Aug79°51°Sep64°42°Oct49°34°Nov40°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan0.7"Feb0.6"Mar0.6"Apr0.6"May0.6"Jun0.2"Jul0.1"Aug0.3"Sep0.5"Oct0.9"Nov1.1"Dec

Best time to visit Richland: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RICHLAND, WA US (USC00457015), adjusted for the elevation of Richland.

Richland weather month by month

January
41° 29°F
1.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
February
47° 30°F
0.7 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
57° 35°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
65° 41°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
74° 48°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
80° 54°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
89° 60°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
88° 59°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
79° 51°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
64° 42°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
49° 34°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
December
40° 28°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Richland through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:33 AM4:39 PM9 h 5 min
February6:57 AM5:24 PM10 h 26 min
March7:07 AM7:04 PM11 h 56 min
April6:08 AM7:46 PM13 h 38 min
May5:21 AM8:25 PM15 h 3 min
June5:02 AM8:52 PM15 h 50 min
July5:18 AM8:47 PM15 h 28 min
August5:55 AM8:08 PM14 h 13 min
September6:34 AM7:10 PM12 h 36 min
October7:13 AM6:12 PM10 h 58 min
November6:57 AM4:26 PM9 h 29 min
December7:31 AM4:13 PM8 h 41 min

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

What is the weather like in Richland?

Richland has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).

It gets about 7.3 inches (185 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Richland is May–June and August–September. At 384 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 Richland

What is the hottest month in Richland?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Richland?

December, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Richland?

About 7.3 inches (185 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Richland?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Richland?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Richland have?

Cold desert (Köppen BWk).

What is the weather like in Richland in November?

Highs average 49°F and lows 34°F, with about 0.9 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Richland?

Around 6:57 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:26 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Richland weather forecast come from?

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

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