Richmond, VA Weather
Richmond hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 97°F (36°C) is about 10°F (6°C) above the typical August high of 87°F (31°C).
Current conditions in detail
Richmond weather tomorrow (Friday, August 14)
Tomorrow in Richmond looks partly cloudy, with a high of 84° and an overnight low of 73°. Precipitation chance is modest at 17%. Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 6 (high).
Richmond 14-day forecast
About the weather in Richmond
Located in Virginia, United States, Richmond experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 90°F (32°C) in July and dip to about 47°F (8°C) in January, with around 44.8 inches (1138 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Richmond weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 90°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 47°F (8°C)
- Record high: 104°F (40°C) · Record low: -2°F (-19°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 4 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 90°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 72°F (22°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 47°F (8°C) and lows around 31°F (0°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 104°F (40°C) and dropped as low as -2°F (-19°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.2 inches (108 mm) of rain over 12 days, while November is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.7 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 4 days in a typical year, mostly from December through March.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Richmond is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 69°F (20°C) and nights around 49°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Richmond runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 69°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 35 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Richmond is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 71°F (21°C) and nights around 53°F (12°C); expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Richmond runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 50°F (10°C) and nights around 34°F (1°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season, plus around 4 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Richmond by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 31° | 10 | 3.5 in | 6.4 h/day | 68% |
| February | 52° | 34° | 10 | 3.7 in | 7.0 h/day | 67% |
| March | 60° | 40° | 9 | 3.8 in | 8.1 h/day | 64% |
| April | 70° | 49° | 9 | 3.4 in | 9.7 h/day | 63% |
| May | 77° | 58° | 12 | 4.2 in | 10.2 h/day | 69% |
| June | 86° | 66° | 10 | 4.1 in | 11.5 h/day | 67% |
| July | 90° | 72° | 13 | 4.1 in | 11.7 h/day | 70% |
| August | 87° | 70° | 12 | 4.1 in | 10.8 h/day | 73% |
| September | 82° | 65° | 10 | 3.9 in | 9.0 h/day | 73% |
| October | 71° | 53° | 7 | 3.6 in | 8.3 h/day | 73% |
| November | 59° | 42° | 7 | 2.9 in | 7.7 h/day | 70% |
| December | 52° | 36° | 9 | 3.7 in | 6.3 h/day | 72% |