Richmond Weather
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Richmond spreads across the flat northwest corner of the East Bay, from the Civic Center and the Richmond BART and Amtrak station out to a long shoreline. That shoreline takes in wartime shipyards, Point Richmond's tunnel-reached beaches and the San Pablo Bay bluffs at Point Pinole. Its World War II shipbuilding boom is the subject of Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park. The park's visitor center occupies part of the old Ford Assembly Building beside the ferry terminal. The city's shoreline faces the central bay on one side and San Pablo Bay on the other.
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Richmond weather today and through the year
It's 54°F at Richmond right now (feels like 51°F), with 8 mph wind and a comfort score of 77. Monday's forecast high at Richmond is 56°F, 7°F below the mid November normal of 63°F. No fog in the forecast for today at Richmond. In November, 14% of morning hours here are foggy on average. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 54°F with a 3 mph wind (comfort 58).
September is the warmest month at Richmond, with an average high of 75°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F. December is the wettest month (5.2 in.), out of about 24.7 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Richmond are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 2 PM to 5 PM in August, and 1 PM to 4 PM in October.
Richmond's shoreline faces two bays, and the weather shifts along it. The southern waterfront at Marina Bay and the ferry terminal looks across the central bay toward San Francisco. It takes the summer sea breeze after the breeze has crossed open water from the Golden Gate. At Point Pinole the city faces San Pablo Bay instead, and marine air reaches it across that bay's open water.
Forecast updated November 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM PST. Climate figures come from NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Hourly patterns come from NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from September 2014 to April 2026.
What to expect at Richmond in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Fog
No fog in the forecast for today at Richmond. In November, 14% of morning hours here are foggy on average.
Best time to go
The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 54°F with a 3 mph wind (comfort 58).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Richmond, with a 61°F high and midday comfort near 81. Today looks weakest (51).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (71%, about 0.60 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Richmond right now
Overcast and 54° at Richmond right now.
About the live weather map for Richmond
The map centers on Richmond and stacks fog, satellite clouds, and precipitation radar on one view. Clouds come from the GOES-West satellite and rain from NOAA radar, and both show current conditions. Fog comes from our HRRR-based fog model, and the slider steps through its forecast for the next 12 hours.
Dots mark nearby places with their current temperature, colored by comfort score. Use the layer buttons to turn any layer off, or open the full map for every destination in the region.
Nearby Temperature Comparison
Conditions at nearby San Francisco Bay Area destinations
Tip: Bay Area temperatures can change by 20 to 30°F over a short distance because of microclimates.
Richmond vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Richmond, from the same NOAA HRRR hourly record. The list shows the closest places, then nearby places whose climate differs the most.
| Place | Distance | Summer afternoons | Morning fog | Afternoon wind | Compared with Richmond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pablo | 1.8 mi | +2°F | 29% | 10 mph | a very similar climate |
| El Cerrito | 2.4 mi | -2°F | 35% | 9 mph | a very similar climate |
| Wildcat Canyon Regional Park | 3.3 mi | -2°F | 42% | 11 mph | a very similar climate |
| Pleasant Hill | 15.7 mi | +15°F | 10% | 7 mph | about 15°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (10% vs 35% of morning hours) |
| Concord | 17.5 mi | +14°F | 9% | 8 mph | about 14°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (9% vs 35% of morning hours) |
| Pacifica | 23.5 mi | -14°F | 56% | 9 mph | about 14°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (56% vs 35% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Richmond's
- McLaren Park (16 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Fruitvale (13 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Alameda (13 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Richmond climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Richmond with the available local baseline. Temperature and year-to-date rainfall use long-term normals when available. Fog, sunshine, wind, and comfort use the matching recent or modeled baseline identified on each card.
Positive and negative differences describe how Richmond departs from its own usual pattern. They should not be read as a direct comparison with another city or as a forecast beyond the period shown.
Richmond weather by month
September is the warmest month at Richmond, with an average high of 75°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F. December is the wettest month (5.2 in.), out of about 24.7 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in July, when fog or low cloud covers 41% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. June has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 18% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Richmond are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 2 PM to 5 PM in August, and 1 PM to 4 PM in October.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 43°F | 4.9 in | 9 | 22% | 35% | 6 mph | 9.8 h | 38 |
| Feb | 60°F | 46°F | 4.7 in | 9 | 14% | 26% | 7 mph | 10.7 h | 63 |
| Mar | 63°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 8 | 11% | 30% | 7 mph | 11.9 h | 65 |
| Apr | 65°F | 49°F | 1.6 in | 5 | 12% | 25% | 8 mph | 13.2 h | 73 |
| May | 69°F | 52°F | 0.7 in | 3 | 15% | 25% | 9 mph | 14.2 h | 77 |
| Jun | 73°F | 54°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 28% | 18% | 10 mph | 14.8 h | 83 |
| Jul | 73°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 41% | 22% | 10 mph | 14.5 h | 83 |
| Aug | 74°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 36% | 21% | 9 mph | 13.6 h | 88 |
| Sep | 75°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 24% | 20% | 8 mph | 12.3 h | 91 |
| Oct | 71°F | 53°F | 1.1 in | 4 | 16% | 19% | 6 mph | 11.1 h | 84 |
| Nov | 63°F | 48°F | 2.6 in | 7 | 14% | 24% | 5 mph | 10.0 h | 69 |
| Dec | 57°F | 44°F | 5.2 in | 9 | 26% | 38% | 6 mph | 9.5 h | 37 |
Morning fog is the share of hours from 6 to 10 AM with fog or low cloud. Midday cloud is the average from 11 AM to 3 PM, and afternoon wind is the average from 1 to 5 PM. The highlighted rows are the most comfortable months.
What makes Richmond's weather different
When the fog burns off
11 AMwhen July fog usually thins (50% foggy at 8 AM)
Fog or low cloud covers Richmond in 50% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 11 AM. March mornings are the least foggy (11%).
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, April–September
From April through September, wind at Richmond typically builds after 1 PM. In July it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph, while mornings average 7 mph.
Daylight
9.5–14.8 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Richmond range from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:33 PM, and in mid-December around 4:54 PM.
Seasons at Richmond
- Warm seasonJul 26 – Sep 30 · highs 73°F+
The warm season lasts about 2.2 months, from Jul 26 to Sep 30, when the average high is 73°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 75°F.
- Cool seasonNov 29 – Feb 24 · highs 61°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 29 to Feb 24, when the average high is 61°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Jan 8, with an average low near 43°F.
- Rainy seasonNov 9 – Apr 4 · 83% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 9 to Apr 4, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 83% of the year's rain.
The dark line marks today. Season dates come from the smoothed daily NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Counting from Oct. 1, a typical year has its first inch of rain by Oct 29 and half of its annual total by Jan 23.
Days per year and extremes (Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026)
This record runs from Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026. Over this record, Richmond averaged 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 16 days a year with at least half an inch of rain and 1 afternoon with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 143 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Sep 9, 2026 (97°F) and the coldest night was Feb 10, 2025 (37°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (3.09 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 43 mph on Feb 4, 2025.
- 2days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 16days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 1afternoon with 20+ mph wind
- 143mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day97°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night37°FFeb 10, 2025
- Wettest day3.09 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust43 mphFeb 4, 2025
What shapes Richmond's weather
Inland, the Civic Center and the neighborhoods along Macdonald Avenue are low, flat and a few miles from the water. They warm up more than the shore on summer afternoons but still get the evening cool-down. The hills to the east rise into Wildcat Canyon and San Pablo Ridge. They hold back the marine layer, the cool, damp ocean air behind summer fog, so El Sobrante and the San Pablo Reservoir country are noticeably warmer.
In Richmond, wind direction also decides where industrial smoke goes. The city is home to refineries and heavy industry. When an incident sends smoke or fumes into the air, Contra Costa County's Community Warning System can tell affected neighborhoods to shelter in place. Which streets are downwind depends on that day's breeze.
Tips for visiting Richmond
Start at the Rosie the Riveter visitor center
Admission is free and it is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Arrive by ferry from San Francisco
San Francisco Bay Ferry runs between downtown San Francisco and the Richmond terminal at 1453 Harbour Way South, which has its own parking lot.
Swim at Keller Beach at your own risk
Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline's Keller Beach allows wading and swimming in the bay, but no lifeguards are provided.
Ride the Bay Trail past the shipyards
The park describes a flat Bay Trail along the Richmond waterfront with eight ship's-prow interpretive markers. There is little shelter from the afternoon wind.
Register for county alerts
Sign up online with Contra Costa's Community Warning System to get shelter-in-place and evacuation alerts for your address.
Richmond through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Spring brings green hills behind the city and a steadily building afternoon wind. The park district says that wind makes Miller/Knox a good kite-flying spot.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer brings gray mornings and breezy afternoons on the shoreline. Inland neighborhoods are a little warmer but cool off quickly in the evening.
- Fall (September–October)
- Fall brings the calmest, warmest weeks of the year and the best time for a dip at Keller Beach or a long ride on the Bay Trail.
- Winter (November–February)
- Winter brings rain and short days. Point Pinole closes at 4 p.m. in November and December.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Kite flying at Miller/Knox: Prevailing winds make it a good kite spot. The breeze is most reliable on spring and summer afternoons.
- WWII Home Front sites by bike: The flat waterfront Bay Trail is easiest in the calm morning. Summer afternoons bring a stiff breeze off the bay.
- Wading and swimming at Keller Beach: Bay water is cold year-round. Choose a warm, calm fall day and remember there are no lifeguards.
- Hiking the Point Pinole bluffs: The open meadows and bluffs on San Pablo Bay are pleasant on clear spring and fall days and breezy in summer.
Official sources and current conditions
- NPS: Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front
- San Francisco Bay Ferry: Richmond terminal
- East Bay Regional Park District: Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline
- Contra Costa Community Warning System
- BART: Richmond station
Numbers on this page come from NOAA data. The text draws on the official sources linked above.
Historical Climate Data
Long-term weather patterns and climate data
Data sources: Recent temperatures come from NOAA URMA and recent precipitation from NOAA Stage IV. Fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine come from NOAA HRRR, and long-term baselines from NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
Climate Overview
Based on NOAA 30-year temperature/rain normals (1991-2020) with recent fog/sun baseline
🌟 Best Months to Visit
⚠️ Challenging Months
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Comfort | High/Low | ☀️ Sun | 🌫️ Fog | 💧 Rain | Perfect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | 79 | 62.2° / 48.2° | 6.2h | 4d | 5.03" | 18 |
| December 2024 | 69 | 58.9° / 47.5° | 4.8h | 10d | 5.89" | 12 |
| January 2025 | 82 | 59.5° / 44.4° | 6.9h | 5d | 0.27" | 19 |
| February 2025 | 74 | 60.3° / 45.5° | 6.5h | 6d | 9.46" | 14 |
| March 2025 | 82 | 61.4° / 46.8° | 8.1h | 1d | 1.81" | 20 |
| April 2025 | 89 | 64.5° / 49.5° | 9.6h | 5d | 0.17" | 27 |
| May 2025 | 94 | 69.9° / 52.1° | 11.6h | 2d | 0.06" | 31 |
| June 2025 | 87 | 66.9° / 52.7° | 11.1h | 13d | 0" | 26 |
| July 2025 | 85 | 66.3° / 55.3° | 10.3h | 18d | 0" | 24 |
| August 2025 | 88 | 72.1° / 57.3° | 10.4h | 13d | 0" | 28 |
| September 2025 | 87 | 72.3° / 59.8° | 8.8h | 11d | 0.08" | 24 |
| October 2025 | 86 | 69.6° / 55.4° | 7.8h | 6d | 0.85" | 23 |
| November 2025 | 76 | 63° / 51.7° | 6.1h | 16d | 3.8" | 13 |
| December 2025 | 65 | 55.4° / 46° | 4.7h | 20d | 4.87" | 5 |
| January 2026 | 75 | 60.6° / 47° | 6.5h | 12d | 4.13" | 17 |
| February 2026 | 76 | 63° / 48.6° | 6.3h | 5d | 4.69" | 14 |
| March 2026 | 95 | 75.2° / 53.5° | 9.5h | 2d | 0.01" | 29 |
| April 2026 | 86 | 66.4° / 50.9° | 9.2h | 5d | 3.31" | 22 |
| May 2026 | 89 | 68.2° / 53.2° | 10.6h | 8d | 0.64" | 26 |
| June 2026 | 91 | 70.4° / 55.3° | 11.3h | 11d | 0" | 28 |
| July 2026 | 89 | 71° / 56.5° | 10.8h | 14d | 0" | 28 |
| August 2026 | 85 | 69.1° / 57.1° | 9.8h | 21d | 0" | 28 |
| September 2026 | 89 | 72.2° / 57.3° | 9.3h | 8d | 0.02" | 25 |
| October 2026 | 89 | 72.6° / 54.3° | 8.2h | 2d | 0.27" | 27 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Richmond climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Richmond, showing both the seasonal cycle and the typical day-to-night range. The comfort chart summarizes how often the combined weather pattern is favorable rather than judging temperature alone.
Precipitation shows the total recorded or modeled rainfall for each month at Richmond. Sunshine compares average bright-sky hours with the daylight available, while fog shows the average number of morning fog or low-cloud hours per day. Switch between the chart tabs to compare the same months across each measure.
Hourly Temperature, Fog, Wind, Cloud Cover, and Solar Radiation Patterns
Average local hour by month from 2014-09-30 to 2026-04-30
- Temperature: At Richmond, the warmest typical hour is 3 PM in September (74°F). The coldest is 6 AM in February (45°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Richmond in 50% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 11 AM. March mornings are the least foggy (11%).
- Wind: From April through September, wind at Richmond typically builds after 1 PM. In July it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph, while mornings average 7 mph.
- Cloud Cover: June middays are the clearest at Richmond (18% average cloud cover), and December middays are the cloudiest (38%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Richmond comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 950 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Richmond
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Richmond changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day. Warmer colors mark the usual afternoon peaks, and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.
This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Richmond. Darker cells mark the months and hours when fog has been most common. They help separate overnight or morning fog from cloud that tends to linger into the afternoon.
This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Richmond through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.
This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Richmond for every month and hour. Use it to see whether cloudiness is mainly an overnight and morning pattern or commonly persists during the part of the day you plan to visit.
This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Richmond by month and hour. Brighter cells indicate the strongest typical sun, while muted cells can reflect nighttime, shorter winter days, cloud cover, smoke, or terrain shading.
Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage. The red marker shows the current month and hour.
How recent months compared at Richmond
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Richmond averaged a high of 73°F, 1°F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 71°F. It brought 0.27 in. of rain, compared with a normal of 1.11 in.
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 22.3 in. of rain to Richmond, 90% of the 24.7 in. normal.
Location Details
Richmond weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Richmond
What is the weather like at Richmond today?
It's 54°F at Richmond right now, with a comfort score of 77 (great). Monday's forecast high at Richmond is 56°F, 7°F below the mid November normal of 63°F. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 54°F with a 3 mph wind (comfort 58).
What is the best month to visit Richmond?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Richmond are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 2 PM to 5 PM in August, and 1 PM to 4 PM in October. The warm season lasts about 2.2 months, from Jul 26 to Sep 30, when the average high is 73°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 75°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Richmond?
September is the warmest month at Richmond, with an average high of 75°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F.
When does the fog burn off at Richmond?
Fog or low cloud covers Richmond in 50% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 11 AM. March mornings are the least foggy (11%).
When is it windiest at Richmond?
From April through September, wind at Richmond typically builds after 1 PM. In July it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph, while mornings average 7 mph.
How much rain does Richmond get?
December is the wettest month (5.2 in.), out of about 24.7 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 9 to Apr 4, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 83% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 22.3 in. of rain to Richmond, 90% of the 24.7 in. normal.
What kind of place is Richmond?
Richmond spreads across the flat northwest corner of the East Bay, from the Civic Center and the Richmond BART and Amtrak station out to a long shoreline. That shoreline takes in wartime shipyards, Point Richmond's tunnel-reached beaches and the San Pablo Bay bluffs at Point Pinole. Its World War II shipbuilding boom is the subject of Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park. The park's visitor center occupies part of the old Ford Assembly Building beside the ferry terminal. The city's shoreline faces the central bay on one side and San Pablo Bay on the other.
What is Richmond weather like in November?
November at Richmond averages a high of 63°F and a low of 48°F, with 2.6 in. of rain over about 7 rainy days. About 14% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 5 mph.
More about Richmond weather
Guides that explain the weather here and nearby
Data sources and methods
- Monthly temperatures and precipitation: NOAA 1991-2020 normals.
- Fog, cloud, wind, sun, and comfort by hour and month: NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from September 2014 to April 2026.
- Daily records and recent months: NOAA URMA and HRRR analyses, plus NOAA Stage IV precipitation.
- Nearby comparisons and regional rankings use the same hourly HRRR summaries for every destination in the region.
- Alerts: National Weather Service. Tides and ocean temperature: NOAA CO-OPS, where shown.
- All statements on this page are computed from these datasets, apart from the “What shapes the weather” guide, which cites its sources inline.
- National Park Service, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front NHP: Operating Hours (accessed 2026-10-27)
- National Park Service, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front NHP: Places to Go (accessed 2026-10-27)
- San Francisco Bay Ferry, Richmond Ferry Terminal (accessed 2026-10-27)
- East Bay Regional Park District, Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline (accessed 2026-10-27)
- East Bay Regional Park District, Point Pinole Regional Shoreline (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Contra Costa County Community Warning System (accessed 2026-10-27)
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