Richmond, Kansas has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 45.3 °F (low) to 66.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 40 Inches. Richmond is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. 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 | 21.0 °F | 40.7 °F | 1.18 in. |
| February | 24.7 °F | 45.2 °F | 1.6 in. |
| March | 34.0 °F | 56.4 °F | 2.4 in. |
| April | 43.8 °F | 66.4 °F | 4.01 in. |
| May | 55.1 °F | 75.1 °F | 5.59 in. |
| June | 64.7 °F | 84.7 °F | 5.28 in. |
| July | 68.8 °F | 89.4 °F | 4.22 in. |
| August | 66.8 °F | 88.4 °F | 4.09 in. |
| September | 58.2 °F | 80.5 °F | 4.35 in. |
| October | 46.0 °F | 69.5 °F | 3.42 in. |
| November | 34.8 °F | 55.7 °F | 2.2 in. |
| December | 25.2 °F | 43.9 °F | 1.66 in. |
| Annual | 45.3 °F | 66.3 °F | 40 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |