Richmond, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 7.3 °C (low) to 18.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1215.9 Millimeters. Richmond is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.2 °C | 5.8 °C | 91.95 mm |
| February | -2.6 °C | 8.1 °C | 93.73 mm |
| March | 1.2 °C | 13.1 °C | 113.54 mm |
| April | 6.6 °C | 19.2 °C | 111.25 mm |
| May | 12.3 °C | 23.9 °C | 123.7 mm |
| June | 16.8 °C | 28.3 °C | 128.02 mm |
| July | 18.9 °C | 30.1 °C | 128.52 mm |
| August | 17.8 °C | 29.8 °C | 82.8 mm |
| September | 13.8 °C | 26.8 °C | 86.11 mm |
| October | 7.7 °C | 20.4 °C | 76.45 mm |
| November | 1.6 °C | 13.4 °C | 77.98 mm |
| December | -1.9 °C | 7.9 °C | 101.85 mm |
| Annual | 7.3 °C | 18.9 °C | 1215.9 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |