Climate for Station: Richmond Post Office, Queensland, Australia

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Richmond

Queensland, Australia

2026-03-01 12:27

31.9°C

Feels 34.7°C

H: 33.3°C / L: 26.1°C

Precip: 0mm | Wind: 11.2 kph

▼ 2.1°C vs historical high

Partly Cloudy

2026-03-02

H: 34.8°C

L: 25.2°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 34.6kph

▼ 0.3°C

2026-03-03

H: 33.5°C

L: 24°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 36.4kph

▼ 1.5°C

2026-03-04

H: 33.7°C

L: 23.9°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 32kph

▼ 1.1°C

2026-03-05

H: 32.6°C

L: 23.4°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 38.5kph

▼ 2.5°C

2026-03-06

H: 33.8°C

L: 24.8°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 31.7kph

▼ 1.5°C

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Climate Analysis & Overview

Richmond, Queensland, experiences a unique climatic tapestry characterised by a long-term warming trend in low temperatures and a cooling trend in highs over the past decade. Precipitation has become slightly more evenly distributed, suggesting shifts in rainfall patterns.

Tropical Climate Dynamics

Richmond, located in Queensland, Australia, falls under the Köppen climate classification of BSh, indicating a hot semi-arid climate. This region, situated inland, is influenced by its distance from the coast and the absence of significant geographical barriers like mountains, which allows for more extreme temperature variations. The all-time temperature trends reveal a warming of 0.20°C (0.36°F) in low temperatures, while high temperatures have shown a marginal rise of 0.03°C (0.05°F). This suggests a gradual increase in baseline warmth, particularly during cooler periods.

Decadal Cooling and Warming Patterns

Over the past decade, Richmond has experienced contrasting temperature trends. High temperatures have shown a cooling of 2.78°C (5.00°F). Conversely, low temperatures have risen by 2.77°C (4.99°F). This divergence may indicate increased nocturnal warming, possibly due to changes in atmospheric conditions or land use. Such trends highlight the complexity of local climate dynamics, where short-term patterns may not always align with long-term trends.

Precipitation Patterns and Distribution

The Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) for Richmond has decreased from a baseline of 25.08 to 21.79, indicating a slightly more even distribution of rainfall events. A PCI above 20 suggests that precipitation is still highly concentrated, but the decrease points to a shift towards more frequent, less intense rainfall events. This change could have implications for agriculture and water management in the region, as more evenly distributed rainfall may benefit crop growth and reduce the risk of flooding.

Temperature Extremes and Records

Richmond's climate is marked by significant temperature extremes, with recorded highs reaching 46.0°C (114.8°F) and lows dropping to -2.5°C (27.5°F). These extremes underscore the region's vulnerability to both intense heat and unexpected cold snaps. Such variability is typical of semi-arid climates and requires adaptive strategies to mitigate the impacts on both human and ecological systems.

Regional Climate Considerations

Australia's broader climate goals, aimed at reducing carbon emissions and enhancing resilience to climate change, provide a backdrop to Richmond's local climate story. Recent weather events, including prolonged droughts and heatwaves, have underscored the urgency of these goals. Richmond's evolving climate patterns, with their mix of warming lows and cooling highs, reflect the broader challenges faced by the region in adapting to a changing climate landscape.

Station Statistics

10-Year Trend

High: -2.78 °C/decade

Low: +2.77 °C/decade

Rain: +1.04 mm/decade

25-Year Trend

High: -0.20 °C/decade

Low: +1.20 °C/decade

Rain: +0.14 mm/decade

50-Year Trend

High: -0.04 °C/decade

Low: +0.59 °C/decade

Rain: +0.02 mm/decade

All-Time Trend

High: +0.03 °C/decade

Low: +0.20 °C/decade

Rain: -0.01 mm/decade

Percentage Above-Average Days

Last 12 Months: 34.8%

This Year: 0.0%

Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) ℹ️

Last 12 Months: 25.5

Historical Average: 29.4

Percentile Rank of Last 12 Months ℹ️

High: 12^th percentile

Low: 98^th percentile

Rain: 95^th percentile

Change in Variance ℹ️

High: -5.0%

Low: -16.5%

Intraday: -8.4%

Data Coverage

80.4%

First Year of Data

1900

Station Location

Historical Weather Records

	Max High	Avg High	Min High	Max Avg	Avg Avg	Min Avg	Max Low	Avg Low	Min Low	Max Precipitation	Avg Precipitation	Max Snow	Avg Snow
Record	46.0 °C	—	10.0 °C	39.2 °C	—	8.7 °C	32.5 °C	—	-2.5 °C	162.8 mm	—	—	—
January	46.0 °C	36.8 °C	22.6 °C	38.3 °C	30.2 °C	21.6 °C	32.5 °C	23.2 °C	13.3 °C	134.1 mm	3.9 mm	—	—
February	44.0 °C	35.6 °C	20.6 °C	39.1 °C	29.2 °C	21.6 °C	30.1 °C	22.6 °C	12.5 °C	162.8 mm	3.9 mm	—	—
March	42.4 °C	34.9 °C	21.1 °C	35.4 °C	28.4 °C	18.8 °C	30.0 °C	20.9 °C	10.6 °C	152.4 mm	2.0 mm	—	—
April	40.6 °C	32.8 °C	18.2 °C	34.2 °C	26.1 °C	14.5 °C	26.6 °C	17.3 °C	3.6 °C	97.3 mm	0.6 mm	—	—
May	37.8 °C	29.1 °C	13.5 °C	29.5 °C	22.3 °C	11.2 °C	24.6 °C	13.3 °C	1.1 °C	95.0 mm	0.4 mm	—	—
June	35.3 °C	26.2 °C	11.2 °C	27.3 °C	18.9 °C	8.7 °C	22.2 °C	10.1 °C	-2.4 °C	70.7 mm	0.4 mm	—	—
July	36.1 °C	26.0 °C	10.0 °C	27.0 °C	18.5 °C	9.7 °C	20.8 °C	8.9 °C	-2.5 °C	48.6 mm	0.3 mm	—	—
August	37.4 °C	28.6 °C	13.5 °C	30.0 °C	20.7 °C	10.8 °C	22.2 °C	10.3 °C	-1.1 °C	51.3 mm	0.1 mm	—	—
September	40.3 °C	32.4 °C	16.0 °C	35.0 °C	24.9 °C	14.1 °C	26.3 °C	14.2 °C	2.2 °C	41.7 mm	0.2 mm	—	—
October	43.3 °C	35.9 °C	22.0 °C	36.3 °C	28.6 °C	15.9 °C	29.9 °C	18.3 °C	4.4 °C	66.0 mm	0.4 mm	—	—
November	45.5 °C	37.6 °C	23.3 °C	39.2 °C	30.2 °C	20.5 °C	31.4 °C	21.1 °C	7.3 °C	87.6 mm	1.1 mm	—	—
December	45.6 °C	38.1 °C	22.3 °C	38.6 °C	31.0 °C	22.3 °C	32.2 °C	22.7 °C	10.2 °C	149.4 mm	2.4 mm	—	—