Climate Richmond - Virginia
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 47 | 51 | 60 | 70 | 78 | 86 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 28 | 31 | 37 | 46 | 55 | 65 |
| Days with precipitation Days precip. DP | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
| Hours of sunshine Hours sun. Sun | 144 | 166 | 211 | 248 | 280 | 296 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.04 | 2.76 | 4.04 | 3.27 | 3.78 | 3.93 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 90 | 88 | 81 | 71 | 61 | 51 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 69 | 67 | 60 | 48 | 39 | 31 |
| Days with precipitation Days precip. DP | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Hours of sunshine Hours sun. Sun | 286 | 263 | 230 | 211 | 176 | 152 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 4.51 | 4.66 | 4.13 | 2.98 | 3.24 | 3.26 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What is the average weather in Richmond, Virginia?
Richmond experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and cold winters, showing a strong seasonal contrast. Rainfall is fairly wet and spread evenly throughout the year, though summer often brings heavy downpours and thunderstorms. The city receives regular winter snowfall and enjoys abundant sunshine, with over 2,600 hours annually.
Richmond Climate Graph - Virginia Climate Chart
Daily normals Richmond - Virginia - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 48.3 | 29.8 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 2 Jan | 48.2 | 29.7 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| 3 Jan | 48.1 | 29.6 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| 4 Jan | 48.0 | 29.5 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| 5 Jan | 47.9 | 29.4 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| 6 Jan | 47.8 | 29.3 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| 7 Jan | 47.7 | 29.2 | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| 8 Jan | 47.6 | 29.1 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| 9 Jan | 47.6 | 29.0 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| 10 Jan | 47.5 | 29.0 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 11 Jan | 47.5 | 28.9 | 1.16 | 1.16 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
| 12 Jan | 47.4 | 28.8 | 1.26 | 1.26 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| 13 Jan | 47.4 | 28.7 | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| 14 Jan | 47.4 | 28.7 | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| 15 Jan | 47.4 | 28.6 | 1.58 | 1.58 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| 16 Jan | 47.4 | 28.6 | 1.69 | 1.69 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| 17 Jan | 47.4 | 28.5 | 1.79 | 1.79 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| 18 Jan | 47.4 | 28.5 | 1.89 | 1.89 | 2.10 | 2.10 |
| 19 Jan | 47.5 | 28.5 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| 20 Jan | 47.5 | 28.4 | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.30 | 2.30 |
| 21 Jan | 47.6 | 28.4 | 2.21 | 2.21 | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| 22 Jan | 47.7 | 28.4 | 2.32 | 2.32 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| 23 Jan | 47.7 | 28.4 | 2.42 | 2.42 | 2.70 | 2.70 |
| 24 Jan | 47.8 | 28.4 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.80 | 2.80 |
| 25 Jan | 47.9 | 28.4 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.90 | 2.90 |
| 26 Jan | 48.0 | 28.4 | 2.73 | 2.73 | 3.10 | 3.10 |
| 27 Jan | 48.1 | 28.4 | 2.83 | 2.83 | 3.20 | 3.20 |
| 28 Jan | 48.3 | 28.5 | 2.94 | 2.94 | 3.30 | 3.30 |
| 29 Jan | 48.4 | 28.5 | 3.03 | 3.03 | 3.40 | 3.40 |
| 30 Jan | 48.5 | 28.5 | 3.13 | 3.13 | 3.60 | 3.60 |
| 31 Jan | 48.7 | 28.6 | 3.23 | 3.23 | 3.70 | 3.70 |
Weather history Richmond - September 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | 97.0 | 73.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Sep | 96.1 | 75.0 | 0.65 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Sep | 95.0 | 73.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Sep | 97.0 | 73.0 | 0.38 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Sep | 86.0 | 70.0 | 1.08 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Sep | 84.9 | 66.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Sep | 84.0 | 64.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Sep | 84.9 | 61.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Sep | 88.0 | 63.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Sep | 93.9 | 70.0 | 0.34 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 Sep | 86.0 | 73.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 Sep | 84.9 | 72.0 | 2.35 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 13 Sep | 84.9 | 73.0 | 0.20 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 14 Sep | - | - | - | - | - |
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| 16 Sep | 82.9 | 59.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
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Past weather Richmond
| Sep 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 89.0 ºF | 47 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 69.0 ºF | 28 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 5.00 inch | 3.04 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 4 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 97.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 82.9 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 75.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 59.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather September 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Richmond - Virginia
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Virginia | |
| County | - | |
| City | Richmond | |
| Zip Code | 23298 | |
| Longitude | -77.44 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 37.54 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 167ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Richmond - Virginia
| Local Time | 08:50 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:53 AM | |
| Sunset | 07:12 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - New York |
Map of Richmond - Virginia
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
Richmond weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 70ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 48ºF |
| Days per year with precip. | 116 days |
| Annual hours of sunshine | 2663 hours |
| Average annual precip. | 43.6 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 10 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Richmond
Longitude: -77.4361, Latitude: 37.5407
Average weather Richmond, VA - 23298
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
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Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Ja: January, Fe: February, ...