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15°
Clear
Feels Like: 11°
Min: 14°
Max: 29°
The next few hours will be clear, with today reaching 29°C and dropping to 9°C. The coming days will be clear throughout the day.
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19:09
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Weather in Richmond today, September 16, 2026
Richmond is set for a fine, sunny day on September 16, 2026, with only limited interruptions to the clear sky. The early hours look particularly favourable for being outside. The opening hours look fair, as cloud stays near 7% around 08:00. Morning errands should face fewer weather interruptions.
Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 14°C toward a daytime high of about 29°C. Expect humidity between 38% and 93%, most humid near 08:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 2.6 km/h around 18:00.
Expect a more open afternoon, with limited cloud around 4% by 13:00. Residual damp risk should be lower than earlier. Horizontal visibility sits around 15.9 km, briefly nearer 13.2 km. Sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 19:09, giving 12 hours 11 minutes of sunlight today.
Taken together, settled sunshine in Richmond on September 16, 2026 makes outdoor timing easier, with highs near 29°C.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Richmond
How warm does it get in Richmond?
The warmest month in Richmond is July, with average high temperatures of 33°C. The average temperature during this period is around 27°C.
How cold does it get in Richmond?
The coldest month in Richmond is January, with average low temperatures of 1°C. The average temperature during this period is around 4°C.
What is the wettest time of year in Richmond?
The wettest month in Richmond is July, with an average of 123mm of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Richmond?
The driest month in Richmond is November, with an average of 64mm of precipitation.
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