What is today's weather forecast for Richmond, IA?

Today's forecast for Richmond shows a low of 18 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Richmond, IA?

The 7-day forecast for Richmond shows highs from 2 to 42 degrees and lows from -10 to 29 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Richmond, IA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Richmond this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (20% chance), Saturday (80% chance).

How accurate is the Richmond weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Richmond forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Richmond, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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23°F
Feels Like 19°F

Humidity 90% Dew Point 20°F Wind NE 3 MPH Gusts 6 Barometer 29.21 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 6.8 mi. NE of central Richmond
at 1:19 AM Fri, Dec 12, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 11

FriDec 12

SatDec 13

80%

-10

SunDec 14

-8

MonDec 15

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures dip from 26°F to a low of 2°F mid-week, then warm to 42°F. Some snow possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 9°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 35°F with lows around 18°F.

This Date in Weather History

1988 - Arctic cold invaded the central and eastern U.S. Sault Ste Marie MI reported a record low of 14 degrees below zero, and International Falls MN was the cold spot in the nation with a low of 25 degrees below zero. Temperatures remained below zero all day over parts of eastern Upper Michigan and northern New England.

Richmond, IA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 11

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind around 5 mph.

Friday Dec 12

Day: A chance of flurries between 10am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Dec 13

Day: Snow. High near 8. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -10.

Sunday Dec 14

Day: Sunny and cold, with a high near 2.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -8.

Monday Dec 15

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

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