Weather on February 29
Richmond, VA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
32°F
Warmest
1972
63°F avg
Coldest
1980
30°F avg
About This Date
February 29th in Richmond, VA typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 58°F and lows near 32°F — a 26°F daily swing. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 1972 (63°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (30°F) — a 33°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 7% of February 29th dates historically, with the wettest February 29th recording 2.44" of rain.
Planning for February 29th in Richmond, VA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
Cooling Trend
1.0°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52° | 35° | 43° | — | — |
| 2020 | 44° | 29° | 37° | — | — |
| 2016 | 69° | 42° | 56° | — | — |
| 2012 | 62° | 35° | 49° | 2.44" | — |
| 2008 | 52° | 24° | 38° | — | — |
| 2004 | 70° | 28° | 49° | — | — |
| 2000 | 63° | 33° | 48° | — | — |
| 1996 | 47° | 27° | 37° | — | — |
| 1992 | 58° | 27° | 42° | — | — |
| 1988 | 60° | 26° | 43° | — | — |
| 1984 | 41° | 29° | 35° | — | — |
| 1980coldest | 40° | 20° | 30° | — | — |
| 1976 | 78° | 43° | 60° | — | — |
| 1972warmest | 79° | 47° | 63° | — | — |
14 years of data from RICHMOND INTL AP