Local weather forecast

Weather in Richmond, KY

Updated 2026-08-11 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 40475

Sunny
Now93°F

Sunny

High / Low95° / 76°
Rain chance5%
Wind13 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

1
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 4:45AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Bath, Estill, Menifee, Montgomery and Powell. In southeast Kentucky, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knott, Knox, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry and Wolfe. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A series of systems are expected to traverse the area, each bringing the potential for heavy downpours and training storms which may result in flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny93°4% rain
12 PMSunny95°3% rain
1 PMSunny92°3% rain
2 PMSunny93°2% rain
3 PMSunny94°3% rain
4 PMSunny94°2% rain
5 PMSunny94°2% rain
6 PMSunny95°2% rain
7 PMSunny92°2% rain
8 PMSunny88°2% rain
9 PMClear85°3% rain
10 PMClear83°3% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
95° 76°Sunny
Rain 5%Gust 17 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
93° 67°Sunny
Rain 78%Gust 16 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
90° 68°Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Rain 79%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like107°F
Humidity64%
Pressure30.05 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind13 mph WSW
Wind gusts14 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:49 AM
Sunset08:35 PM
Moonrise04:52 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 4%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 107°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

88°F, 2% rain chance and 14 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 32 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 93°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 4%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Richmond weather today

Sunny and 93°F in Richmond, KY. Today's high is 95°F with a 5% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 14 mph. Relative humidity is 64%, pressure is 30.05 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Richmond

Sunrise is at 06:49 AM and sunset is at 08:35 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 93°F and a low near 67°F. The maximum rain chance is 78%.

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