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Richmond
DetailsHeat Seeker Score
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
Use the detailed page for charts, component scores, and weather inputs behind every monthly ranking.
Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.
Richmond experiences a wide temperature range throughout the year.
July and August are the hottest months, with maximum temperatures reaching discomfort levels, while January and December have minimum temperatures near discomfort.
The months from April to October generally fall within the comfortable temperature range.
Maximum Temperatures
| Period | Richmond |
|---|---|
| Jan | 46.6°F |
| Feb | 52.3°F |
| Mar | 59.7°F |
| Apr | 70.0°F |
| May | 76.6°F |
| Jun | 86.2°F |
| Jul | 90.9°F |
| Aug | 87.4°F |
| Sep | 81.7°F |
| Oct | 71.6°F |
| Nov | 58.8°F |
| Dec | 50.4°F |
| Average | 69.4°F |
Minimum Temperatures
| Period | Richmond |
|---|---|
| Jan | 32.4°F |
| Feb | 36.7°F |
| Mar | 41.7°F |
| Apr | 50.7°F |
| May | 58.6°F |
| Jun | 66.7°F |
| Jul | 72.5°F |
| Aug | 70.3°F |
| Sep | 65.3°F |
| Oct | 55.0°F |
| Nov | 43.3°F |
| Dec | 36.7°F |
| Average | 52.5°F |
In Richmond, Virginia, the data indicates a steady absence of sun hours throughout the year, with consistent precipitation levels ranging from 0.13 to 0.19 inches each month.
This pattern suggests a persistently overcast climate, likely contributing to the overall gloominess and influencing outdoor activities and agriculture in the region.
Sunny Weather
| Period | Richmond |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.7 hours/day |
| Feb | 3.8 hours/day |
| Mar | 4.8 hours/day |
| Apr | 5.6 hours/day |
| May | 5.3 hours/day |
| Jun | 7.2 hours/day |
| Jul | 6.2 hours/day |
| Aug | 5.2 hours/day |
| Sep | 5.9 hours/day |
| Oct | 5.5 hours/day |
| Nov | 5.4 hours/day |
| Dec | 4.0 hours/day |
| Average | 5.3 hours/day |
Precipitation Levels
| Period | Richmond |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0.2in |
| Feb | 0.2in |
| Mar | 0.1in |
| Apr | 0.2in |
| May | 0.2in |
| Jun | 0.2in |
| Jul | 0.2in |
| Aug | 0.2in |
| Sep | 0.2in |
| Oct | 0.2in |
| Nov | 0.1in |
| Dec | 0.2in |
| Average | 0.2in |
Wind Speed
| Period | Richmond |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.8mph |
| Feb | 9.7mph |
| Mar | 10.8mph |
| Apr | 10.6mph |
| May | 9.4mph |
| Jun | 8.6mph |
| Jul | 7.8mph |
| Aug | 7.6mph |
| Sep | 8.0mph |
| Oct | 8.6mph |
| Nov | 9.1mph |
| Dec | 8.9mph |
| Average | 9.1mph |
Humidity
| Period | Richmond |
|---|---|
| Jan | 65.8% |
| Feb | 70.1% |
| Mar | 63.7% |
| Apr | 63.7% |
| May | 69.6% |
| Jun | 65.3% |
| Jul | 67.2% |
| Aug | 68.0% |
| Sep | 69.2% |
| Oct | 67.1% |
| Nov | 63.9% |
| Dec | 68.5% |
| Average | 66.8% |
In Richmond, Virginia, the earliest sunrise occurs in June at 5:49 AM, while the latest sunrise is at 7:22 AM in January, demonstrating a significant variance in morning light throughout the year.
The sunset times exhibit a similar trend, with the earliest sunset happening at 4:54 PM in December and the latest at 8:31 PM in June, highlighting the extended daylight hours during the summer months.
Moreover, the day length ranges from a minimum of 9 hours and 36 minutes in December to a maximum of 14 hours and 42 minutes in June, indicating that the city experiences a substantial difference in the amount of daylight across the seasons, with long summer days and considerably short winter days.
Sunrise Time
| Period | Richmond |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7:22 |
| Feb | 6:59 |
| Mar | 6:58 |
| Apr | 6:34 |
| May | 6:01 |
| Jun | 5:49 |
| Jul | 6:02 |
| Aug | 6:26 |
| Sep | 6:52 |
| Oct | 7:20 |
| Nov | 6:58 |
| Dec | 7:17 |
| Average | 6:42 |
Sunset Time
| Period | Richmond |
|---|---|
| Jan | 17:17 |
| Feb | 17:49 |
| Mar | 18:58 |
| Apr | 19:46 |
| May | 20:13 |
| Jun | 20:32 |
| Jul | 20:29 |
| Aug | 20:00 |
| Sep | 19:17 |
| Oct | 18:31 |
| Nov | 17:08 |
| Dec | 16:54 |
| Average | 18:54 |
Useful Day Length
| Period | Richmond |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9:55 hours |
| Feb | 10:49 hours |
| Mar | 11:58 hours |
| Apr | 12:46 hours |
| May | 13:13 hours |
| Jun | 13:32 hours |
| Jul | 13:29 hours |
| Aug | 13:00 hours |
| Sep | 12:17 hours |
| Oct | 11:11 hours |
| Nov | 10:08 hours |
| Dec | 9:37 hours |
| Average | 11:48 hours |
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