Weather on February 5
Richmond, VA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
28°F
Warmest
2008
63°F avg
Coldest
1996
10°F avg
About This Date
February 5th in Richmond, VA typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 46°F and lows near 28°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest February 5th was in 2008 (63°F average), while the coldest was 1996 (10°F) — a 53°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 30% of recorded February 5th dates, with snow falling 4% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 2.5"). The last decade has been 5.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 5.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for February 5th in Richmond, VA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.5°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37° | 22° | 29° | — | — |
| 2025 | 44° | 35° | 40° | — | — |
| 2024 | 56° | 26° | 41° | — | — |
| 2023 | 59° | 27° | 43° | — | — |
| 2022 | 40° | 26° | 33° | — | — |
| 2021 | 52° | 38° | 45° | 0.28" | — |
| 2020 | 64° | 41° | 53° | 0.36" | — |
| 2019 | 75° | 35° | 55° | — | — |
| 2018 | 44° | 27° | 36° | — | — |
| 2017 | 56° | 27° | 42° | — | — |
| 2016 | 45° | 29° | 37° | 0.43" | — |
| 2015 | 45° | 22° | 34° | — | — |
| 2014 | 49° | 33° | 41° | 0.33" | — |
| 2013 | 60° | 41° | 51° | — | — |
| 2012 | 46° | 29° | 37° | 0.15" | — |
| 2011 | 48° | 34° | 41° | 0.56" | — |
| 2010 | 35° | 32° | 34° | 3.56" | 2.5" |
| 2009 | 29° | 16° | 22° | — | — |
| 2008warmest | 76° | 50° | 63° | — | — |
| 2007 | 31° | 18° | 24° | — | — |
| 2006 | 46° | 35° | 41° | — | — |
| 2005 | 57° | 36° | 46° | — | — |
| 2004 | 40° | 24° | 32° | 0.03" | — |
| 2003 | 45° | 28° | 36° | — | — |
| 2002 | 39° | 19° | 29° | — | — |
| 2001 | 46° | 36° | 41° | 1.35" | — |
| 2000 | 45° | 29° | 37° | — | — |
| 1999 | 56° | 28° | 42° | — | — |
| 1998 | 41° | 37° | 39° | 1.02" | — |
| 1997 | 57° | 39° | 48° | 0.2" | — |
| 1996coldest | 21° | -2° | 10° | — | — |
| 1995 | 32° | 18° | 25° | — | — |
| 1994 | 48° | 37° | 43° | 0.43" | — |
| 1993 | 58° | 24° | 41° | — | — |
| 1992 | 47° | 31° | 39° | — | — |
| 1991 | 76° | 32° | 54° | — | — |
| 1990 | 49° | 32° | 40° | — | — |
| 1989 | 32° | 29° | 30° | 0.74" | — |
| 1988 | 41° | 26° | 34° | — | — |
| 1987 | 45° | 27° | 36° | — | — |
| 1986 | 64° | 44° | 54° | — | — |
| 1985 | 31° | 26° | 28° | 0.13" | — |
| 1984 | 38° | 27° | 32° | 0.71" | 1.3" |
| 1983 | 39° | 26° | 33° | — | — |
| 1982 | 42° | 37° | 40° | — | — |
| 1981 | 32° | 14° | 23° | — | — |
| 1980 | 41° | 16° | 28° | — | — |
| 1979 | 36° | 22° | 29° | — | — |
| 1978 | 35° | 10° | 23° | — | — |
| 1977 | 48° | 19° | 34° | — | — |
| 1976 | 52° | 34° | 43° | — | — |
| 1975 | 38° | 31° | 34° | 0.3" | — |
| 1974 | 40° | 20° | 30° | — | — |
| 1973 | 63° | 33° | 48° | — | — |
| 1972 | 37° | 18° | 27° | — | — |
| 1971 | 46° | 30° | 38° | 0.15" | — |
56 years of data from RICHMOND INTL AP