LOCAL CLIMATE & HISTORY
Richmond, Virginia Weather Trends
The past year in Richmond, Virginia, measured against long-term normals, local records, and the weather that actually happened.
Comparing local weather history Matching recent observations with long-term normals…
Comparing local weather history Matching recent observations with long-term normals…
Richmond climate at a glance
Over the past year, Richmond recorded 115 days with rain (normally 114) and 0 days with snow (normally 6). 145 days reached 80°F or hotter (normally 132) and 8 stayed at or below freezing (normally 4). The normal high for this date is 83°F; today’s observed high was 80°F. Normals reflect 50 years of nearby station records.
Monthly precipitation normals for Richmond
| Month | Rain | Snow (water) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.07 in | 0.33 in | 3.40 in |
| Feb | 2.52 in | 0.28 in | 2.81 in |
| Mar | 3.74 in | 0.10 in | 3.84 in |
| Apr | 3.19 in | 0.00 in | 3.19 in |
| May | 4.14 in | 0.00 in | 4.14 in |
| Jun | 4.14 in | 0.00 in | 4.14 in |
| Jul | 4.66 in | 0.00 in | 4.66 in |
| Aug | 4.71 in | 0.00 in | 4.71 in |
| Sep | 4.16 in | 0.00 in | 4.16 in |
| Oct | 3.39 in | 0.00 in | 3.39 in |
| Nov | 3.09 in | 0.01 in | 3.11 in |
| Dec | 3.22 in | 0.14 in | 3.37 in |