Richmond Weather in August

What's the weather like in Richmond (Kentucky) in August 2025?

The climate in Richmond during August can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.

August is in the summer in Richmond and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

Richmond weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.4°C 84.9°F
Nightly temperature 18°C 64.4°F
Average temperature 23.7°C 74.7°F
Daily sunshine 8.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 101 mm 4 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 25.2°C 77.4°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Richmond with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Richmond

Richmond average temperature in August

August rainfall

Richmond average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Richmond average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Richmond in August 2025.

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Richmond weather stats

Richmond weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.7°C 85.5°F
Driest month: October 64mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: August 8.5hrs
Coldest month: January 4.5°C 40.1°F
Wettest month: July 124mm 4.9ins
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