Weather radar Richmond
Real-time precipitation radar · Virginia · United States
Richmond climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Richmond shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 8° | 10.1° | 14.6° | 20.2° | 24.7° | 29.1° | 31.2° | 30.1° | 26.6° | 20.8° | 14.8° | 10.2° |
| Avg low (°C) | -0.8° | 0° | 3.8° | 9° | 14.2° | 19° | 21.6° | 20.9° | 17.5° | 11.4° | 5.2° | 1.3° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 79 | 75 | 90 | 84 | 93 | 99 | 105 | 112 | 100 | 90 | 83 | 95 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| Sunshine hours | 199 | 200 | 246 | 278 | 313 | 342 | 350 | 322 | 265 | 235 | 211 | 188 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Richmond
The best time to visit Richmond is typically June. In this month the average high is 29.1°C, precipitation is 99 mm and sunshine duration is 342 hours. The annual average high is 20°C, total annual precipitation is 1105 mm (116 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3149 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Richmond
How up to date is the weather radar for Richmond?
The weather radar for Richmond is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the US NEXRAD network. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Richmond?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Richmond: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Richmond?
The thunderstorm potential for Richmond is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Richmond.
What is the climate like in Richmond?
Richmond has an annual average high of 20°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 31.2°C), the coldest January (avg low -0.8°C). The wettest month is August with 112 mm, the driest February with 75 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1105 mm (116 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3149 hours.
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