Weather in Richmond in October
In an average October, Richmond sees a daily high around 11°C and a low around 5°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 11°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 7°C to 16°C |
| Average low | 5°C |
| Typical low range | 1°C to 9°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 10 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
-2°C
1984-10-31
Low
Highest
14°C
1987-10-02
Lowest
-13°C
1984-10-31
Feels-like
Highest
24°C
1987-10-02
Lowest
-19°C
1984-10-31
Humidity
Highest
11.5 g/m³
2026-10-03
Lowest
1.8 g/m³
1984-10-31
Wind
Highest
24 km/h
1991-10-16
Lowest
3 km/h
1989-10-30
Gust
Highest
104 km/h
2015-10-10
Lowest
12 km/h
2018-10-08
Precip
Wettest
602 mm
2003
Driest
38 mm
2002
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