Current Weather and Forecast in Richmond, VA
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About the weather in Richmond
Richmond has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 31°. May brings the most rain, on about 12 days, while July is the sunniest, with 11.7 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 120 days.
Richmond climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
When is Richmond at its hottest?
July, averaging 90°F (32°C) by day and 72°F (22°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 104°F (40°C).
What is the coldest month in Richmond?
January, with highs of 47°F (8°C) and lows near 31°F (0°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -2°F (-19°C).
Is there snow in Richmond?
Yes - about 4 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated December through March.
What is the best time to visit Richmond?
Aim for March to May and September to November if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 70°F (21°C) against roughly 9 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in March.
How many rainy days does Richmond get in a year?
About 120 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 44.8 inches (1138 mm). That works out at roughly 9.5 mm on an average wet day.
Is Richmond cold in winter?
January nights average 31°F (0°C). Frost and occasional ice are part of the season.
When does Richmond drop below freezing?
Average overnight lows sit at or below 0°C in 1 months of the year, January.
Which month is wettest in Richmond?
May, at 4.2 inches (108 mm) over about 12 days. November is the driest month, at 2.9 inches (73 mm).