Climate normals · 1970–2000
Richmond Climate
Richmond is a city in United States (VA) with a population of about 226,610. Its average annual temperature is 14.9°C (59°F), with roughly 1097 mm of rain per year.
14.9°C
Avg Temp
1097
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Richmond Climate
Richmond has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C (59°F) and receives about 1097 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.9°C
Avg Temp
1097
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 37° | 90 mm |
| February | 5° / 41° | 80 mm |
| March | 9° / 49° | 98 mm |
| April | 15° / 58° | 78 mm |
| May | 19° / 67° | 102 mm |
| June | 24° / 75° | 87 mm |
| July | 26° / 79° | 105 mm |
| August | 25° / 77° | 106 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 96 mm |
| October | 15° / 60° | 89 mm |
| November | 10° / 50° | 83 mm |
| December | 5° / 41° | 83 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Richmond
The most comfortable months to visit Richmond are typically September, May and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near -3°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Richmond are typically September, May and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Richmond, United States has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C and about 1097 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Richmond average about 32°C (90°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.