Richmond, VA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Richmond weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Richmond.
This week in Richmond
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richmond
What is the weather usually like in Richmond?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 45.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,156 mm
- 8.8 insnowfall per year · 22 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Richmond: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RICHMOND INTL AP, VA US (USW00013740), adjusted for the elevation of Richmond.
Richmond weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Richmond through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Richmond?
Richmond has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 45.5 inches (1,156 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Richmond is April–May and September–October. At 194 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Richmond
What is the hottest month in Richmond?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Richmond?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Richmond?
About 45.5 inches (1,156 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Richmond?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Richmond?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Richmond have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Richmond in November?
Highs average 60°F and lows 39°F, with about 3.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Richmond?
Around 6:48 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:00 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Richmond weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Richmond.
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