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- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average snowfall
- Average snowfall days
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Richmond, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and 6.3°F (-14.3°C). During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C). Weather in January »
Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Richmond, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and min 9.1°F (-12.7°C). The shift into February reveals an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C), closely mirroring January's climate. Weather in February »
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Richmond, is a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C). Richmond's weather in March is characterized by a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, escalating from a subzero cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C) in February to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). Weather in March »
Weather in April
April in Richmond, South Dakota, is a fresh spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.1°F (12.3°C) and min 36.9°F (2.7°C). Richmond's April weather is marked by a distinct rise in high-temperatures, escalating from a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C) in March to a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C). Weather in April »
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Richmond, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.2°F (9°C) and 66.7°F (19.3°C). Richmond's transition into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in April to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C). Weather in May »
Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a warm month in Richmond, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 76.8°F (24.9°C) and an average low of 57.6°F (14.2°C). In Richmond, the onset of June comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from May's comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C) to a warm 76.8°F (24.9°C). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, the same as June, is another warm summer month in Richmond, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 84.7°F (29.3°C). Richmond, South Dakota, records the warmest temperatures in July, averaging a high of 84.7°F (29.3°C) and a low of 63.1°F (17.3°C). The heat index in July is estimated at a tropical 89.6°F (32°C). Weather in July »
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Richmond, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 83.1°F (28.4°C) and min 61°F (16.1°C). The weather during August records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 83.1°F (28.4°C), closely mirroring the preceding month. Weather in August »
Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Richmond, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 74.3°F (23.5°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C). The shift from August to September coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a still moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) from a warm 83.1°F (28.4°C). Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Richmond, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.3°F (13.5°C) and min 40.1°F (4.5°C). A clear reduction in the average high-temperature marks the arrival of October, falling from a moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). Weather in October »
Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Richmond, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 41.7°F (5.4°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C). As Richmond transitions into November, a noticeable drop in the average high-temperature is observed, falling from a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C) in October to a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C). Weather in November »
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Richmond, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.7°F (-10.7°C) and an average high of 25°F (-3.9°C). The shift into December is marked by a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's icy 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a subzero cold 25°F (-3.9°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
What are the coldest months?
January stands out as Richmond's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).
What is the most humid month?
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.
What is the driest month in Richmond?
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.
How many days does it rain?
Throughout the year, there are 97.2 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it snow?
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall.
When does it snow the most?
January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of snow.
How much does it snow?
Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 19.13" (486mm) of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
What is the wettest month?
The month with the most rainfall in Richmond, South Dakota, is June, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.
When it does not snow?
In Richmond, snow does not fall in June through September.
When are the longest days?
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 36min of daylight.
When is the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What time of the year is the hottest?
July, on average, is the warmest month, registering a high temperature of 84.7°F (29.3°C) and a low of 63.1°F (17.3°C).
What month has the most sunshine?
July has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine.
What is the least humid month in Richmond?
The months with the lowest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 60%.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
Average temperature
Richmond, SD
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).
Average pressure
Richmond, SD
- Average pressure in January:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.17"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.07"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.95"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.92"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.85"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.06"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed
Richmond, SD
- Average wind speed in January:
9.5mph - Average wind speed in February:
9.4mph - Average wind speed in March:
9.7mph - Average wind speed in April:
10.6mph - Average wind speed in May:
9.7mph - Average wind speed in June:
8.9mph
- Average wind speed in July:
8.4mph - Average wind speed in August:
8.3mph - Average wind speed in September:
9.6mph - Average wind speed in October:
10.4mph - Average wind speed in November:
9.6mph - Average wind speed in December:
9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).
Average humidity
Richmond, SD
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).
Average rainfall
Richmond, SD
- Average rainfall in January:
0.59" - Average rainfall in February:
0.63" - Average rainfall in March:
1.1" - Average rainfall in April:
1.65" - Average rainfall in May:
2.32" - Average rainfall in June:
3.46"
- Average rainfall in July:
2.6" - Average rainfall in August:
1.61" - Average rainfall in September:
1.26" - Average rainfall in October:
1.61" - Average rainfall in November:
0.63" - Average rainfall in December:
0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days
Richmond, SD
- Average rainfall days in January:
3 days - Average rainfall days in February:
2 days - Average rainfall days in March:
7.1 days - Average rainfall days in April:
10.2 days - Average rainfall days in May:
13 days - Average rainfall days in June:
15 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
12.2 days - Average rainfall days in August:
10.4 days - Average rainfall days in September:
8.9 days - Average rainfall days in October:
7.8 days - Average rainfall days in November:
4.5 days - Average rainfall days in December:
3.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).
Average snowfall
Richmond, SD
- Average snowfall in January:
3.82" - Average snowfall in February:
3.7" - Average snowfall in March:
3.19" - Average snowfall in April:
2.32" - Average snowfall in May:
0.08" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Richmond, SD
- Average snowfall days in January:
13 days - Average snowfall days in February:
10.9 days - Average snowfall days in March:
8.7 days - Average snowfall days in April:
3.3 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.3 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
2.1 days - Average snowfall days in November:
5.1 days - Average snowfall days in December:
11.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Richmond, SD
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 1min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 2min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 4min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 5min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 4min
- Average daylight in July:
15h and 2min - Average daylight in August:
14h and 1min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 3min - Average daylight in October:
10h and 5min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 3min - Average daylight in December:
8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in January:
3h and 5min - Average sunshine in February:
4h and 5min - Average sunshine in March:
5h and 3min - Average sunshine in April:
7h and 4min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 2min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 1min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 4min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 4min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 2min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 2min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days
Richmond, SD
- Average sunshine days in January:
17.2 days - Average sunshine days in February:
16.3 days - Average sunshine days in March:
16.4 days - Average sunshine days in April:
15.5 days - Average sunshine days in May:
15.7 days - Average sunshine days in June:
12.7 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
16.8 days - Average sunshine days in August:
18.2 days - Average sunshine days in September:
18.7 days - Average sunshine days in October:
19.8 days - Average sunshine days in November:
20.9 days - Average sunshine days in December:
18.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).
Average UV index
Richmond, SD
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Richmond, SD
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility
Richmond, SD
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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