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Richland weather

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NWSNational Blend (NBM)
62°
Clear
Feels 61° · Wind 3 mph · Humidity 70%
AmericanNOAA GFS
62°
Clear
Feels 60° · Wind 4 mph · Humidity 61%
EuropeanECMWF
62°
Clear
Feels 62° · Wind 3 mph · Humidity 68%

Latest for Richland: NWS (National Blend (NBM)): 62° Clear · American (NOAA GFS): 62° Clear · European (ECMWF): 62° Clear.

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Richland and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

7-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Richland, WA is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 98°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 28°F), with roughly 10 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Richland right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

Richland climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
39°
28°
Feb
48°
32°
Mar
56°
36°
Apr
66°
43°
May
79°
54°
Jun
86°
60°
Jul
98°
68°
Aug
93°
66°
Sep
82°
58°
Oct
66°
45°
Nov
49°
36°
Dec
43°
34°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
88
/100rank #1
85±1.5°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
Behind Windy & many free apps
74
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F92±2.6 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

Common questions

What's the weather in Richland today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Richland today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Richland today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Richland and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Richland?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Richland forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Richland?
July is typically the warmest month in Richland, with average highs around 98°F.
How cold does Richland get?
The coldest month in Richland is January, when overnight lows average about 28°F.
How much rain does Richland get?
Richland sees roughly 10 in of precipitation a year, with December usually the wettest month.

The forecasts Americans check

The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.

NWSNational Weather Service
Open model · shown above ✓AWAccuWeather
Closed model · open ↗↗TWCThe Weather Channel
Closed model · open ↗↗

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