Monday, October 19, 2026 · United States
Skin weather in Richmond UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Richmond does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 4:10 AM local time
Today · Temperature4 to 16 °C
Low and high-
UV index
5
moderate
Peak UV index today: 5 – moderate.
From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
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Humidity
31%indoors when heated
dry
Outdoors 69% humidity – heat it to 21 °C and only around 31% is left indoors.
Dry air draws moisture from your skin – a richer moisturiser makes sense today.
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Pollen
–
No pollen forecast is available for this region.
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Air quality
41EAQI
moderate
European Air Quality Index up to 41 – moderate. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 7 µg/m³.
Fine dust settles on the skin – cleanse thoroughly but gently in the evening.
Tomorrow
- 8 to 20 °C
- UV 4.9 · moderate
- 34% · dry
- Air quality: moderate
Skin climate in Richmond through the year
When the air in Richmond is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- Indoor air in Richmond is driest in January: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 23%.
- From November to March, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
- From March to September, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- July brings the most sunshine, with around 350 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 199 h | 31° | 63% | 23% | 8 °C |
| Feb | 200 h | 39° | 64% | 26% | 10.1 °C |
| Mar | 246 h | 50° | 58% | 32% | 14.6 °C |
| Apr | 278 h | 62° | 59% | – | 20.2 °C |
| May | 313 h | 71° | 69% | – | 24.7 °C |
| Jun | 342 h | 76° | 68% | – | 29.1 °C |
| Jul | 350 h | 74° | 74% | – | 31.2 °C |
| Aug | 322 h | 66° | 75% | – | 30.1 °C |
| Sep | 265 h | 55° | 74% | – | 26.6 °C |
| Oct | 235 h | 43° | 72% | – | 20.8 °C |
| Nov | 211 h | 33° | 64% | 34% | 14.8 °C |
| Dec | 188 h | 29° | 68% | 28% | 10.2 °C |
Indoors when heated = humidity when outdoor air is warmed to 21 °C (only months with a daily average below 15 °C). Midday sun = sun angle in mid-month.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UV index in Richmond today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Richmond reaches up to 5 – moderate. From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
How dry is the air in Richmond today?
Outdoors 69% humidity – heat it to 21 °C and only around 31% is left indoors. Dry air draws moisture from your skin – a richer moisturiser makes sense today.
When is the air driest in Richmond?
Indoor air in Richmond is driest in January: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 23%. From November to March, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
When is UV strongest in Richmond?
From March to September, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. July brings the most sunshine, with around 350 hours.
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All cities →Data: WDTEC GmbH’s own weather servers – temperature, UV index and humidity from weather models, air quality and pollen from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). Ratings: UV per WHO, air quality per European Air Quality Index, pollen per NAB. Skincare tips are general recommendations and do not replace medical advice.