Richmond West, Florida Weather
Richmond West, Florida — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Richmond West, Miami-Dade County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Richmond West. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Richmond West is published on the Miami Executive Airport (KTMB) page, 4 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Richmond West have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Richmond West: Homestead Air Reserve Base (KHST) 14 km · Miami International Airport (KMIA) 25 km · Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF) 36 km · North Perry Airport (KHWO) 47 km · Dade Collier Training and Transition Airport (KTNT) 54 km
Conditions reported at KTMB describe the airfield itself. Weather 4 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Richmond West specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Richmond West, Florida
Richmond West unfolds across a landscape shaped by the subtle, persistent embrace of South Florida's flatlands. It lies 3.2 miles west-north-west of South Miami Heights, FL (from South Miami Heights, FL: bearing 286°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south-west of Kendall. Here, the earth lies low, a verdant expanse where the hum of life is a constant, a low thrum beneath the wide, often brilliant sky. Coconut palms, their fronds a whisper against the blue, stand sentinel beside broad, manicured lawns, and the air itself carries a humid, sweet scent, a blend of blooming jasmine and the distant, salty tang of the sea. Drainage canals, shimmering ribbons of silver, crisscross the terrain, testament to the constant negotiation between human habitation and the waterlogged generosity of the land. The sunlight, when it breaks through, possesses a particular, almost liquid quality, bathing everything in a warm, golden sheen that softens the edges of the modern homes and sprawling commercial centers. This region of Richmond West, though bearing the imprint of recent development, is rooted in a history of agricultural endeavor, a time when the rich muck soil yielded bountiful harvests. Its economy now thrives on a dynamic mix of commerce and service industries, a vibrant engine that hums with the energy of a growing populace. The proximity to major transportation arteries has fostered a steady influx of businesses, contributing to a palpable sense of forward momentum. While no grand historical monuments dominate the skyline, the character of Richmond West is etched in the everyday rhythms of its residents – the early morning joggers tracing the canal paths, the diligent workers heading to bustling plazas, and the quiet evenings when the streetlights cast long, dancing shadows, imbuing the familiar streets with a temporary, enchanting glow.
Live animated radar for Richmond West and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Richmond West, Miami-Dade County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 25.6105°N, 80.4297°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 33177 |
| Area Code | 305, 786 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Richmond West, Florida Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Richmond West, Florida, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Richmond West includes coordinates 25.610500°N, 80.429700°W, situated in Miami-Dade County. ZIP code 33177. Telephone area code: 305, 786. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
