Weather in Richmond in October
In an average October, Richmond sees a daily high around 13°C and a low around 10°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 13°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 16°C |
| Average low | 10°C |
| Typical low range | 8°C to 12°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 8 mm |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
25°C
1987-10-01
Lowest
3°C
1984-10-31
Low
Highest
17°C
2022-10-07
Lowest
-4°C
1984-10-31
Feels-like
Highest
25°C
1987-10-01
Lowest
-12°C
1984-10-31
Humidity
Highest
12.7 g/m³
2020-10-03
Lowest
2.4 g/m³
1984-10-31
Wind
Highest
47 km/h
2016-10-14
Lowest
5 km/h
1980-10-19
Gust
Highest
88 km/h
2016-10-16
Lowest
7 km/h
1980-10-19
Precip
Wettest
413 mm
2003
Driest
36 mm
2002
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