Weather on April 1
Richmond, VA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
45°F
Warmest
2026
75°F avg
Coldest
1987
40°F avg
About This Date
April 1st in Richmond, VA typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 45°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest April 1st was in 2026 (75°F average), while the coldest was 1987 (40°F) — a 35°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 46% of April 1st dates historically, with the wettest April 1st recording 2.26" of rain. The last decade has been 3.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for April 1st in Richmond, VA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026warmest | 87° | 63° | 75° | 0.64" | — |
| 2025 | 65° | 46° | 55° | 0.03" | — |
| 2024 | 70° | 47° | 58° | 0.2" | — |
| 2023 | 76° | 54° | 65° | 0.81" | — |
| 2022 | 67° | 44° | 55° | — | — |
| 2021 | 60° | 37° | 49° | 0.46" | — |
| 2020 | 55° | 42° | 49° | 0.08" | — |
| 2019 | 53° | 31° | 42° | — | — |
| 2018 | 71° | 44° | 58° | — | — |
| 2017 | 70° | 47° | 58° | — | — |
| 2016 | 79° | 64° | 71° | 0.66" | — |
| 2015 | 63° | 40° | 51° | — | — |
| 2014 | 72° | 39° | 55° | — | — |
| 2013 | 73° | 45° | 59° | — | — |
| 2012 | 67° | 46° | 56° | — | — |
| 2011 | 52° | 36° | 44° | 0.03" | — |
| 2010 | 80° | 44° | 62° | — | — |
| 2009 | 66° | 46° | 56° | 0.1" | — |
| 2008 | 76° | 60° | 68° | 0.08" | — |
| 2007 | 71° | 49° | 60° | 0.38" | — |
| 2006 | 82° | 57° | 70° | — | — |
| 2005 | 62° | 49° | 55° | — | — |
| 2004 | 57° | 46° | 52° | 0.91" | — |
| 2003 | 67° | 34° | 50° | 0.05" | — |
| 2002 | 66° | 43° | 54° | — | — |
| 2001 | 48° | 41° | 45° | 0.69" | — |
| 2000 | 70° | 35° | 52° | — | — |
| 1999 | 69° | 56° | 62° | 0.86" | — |
| 1998 | 73° | 67° | 70° | 0.38" | — |
| 1997 | 61° | 39° | 50° | — | — |
| 1996 | 58° | 46° | 52° | 2.26" | — |
| 1995 | 56° | 40° | 48° | — | — |
| 1994 | 63° | 44° | 53° | 0.1" | — |
| 1993 | 79° | 54° | 66° | 0.89" | — |
| 1992 | 66° | 34° | 50° | 0.13" | — |
| 1991 | 65° | 33° | 49° | — | — |
| 1990 | 60° | 50° | 55° | 0.38" | — |
| 1989 | 53° | 38° | 45° | — | — |
| 1988 | 74° | 51° | 62° | — | — |
| 1987coldest | 51° | 28° | 40° | — | — |
| 1986 | 85° | 49° | 67° | — | — |
| 1985 | 69° | 44° | 57° | — | — |
| 1984 | 58° | 33° | 45° | — | — |
| 1983 | 61° | 36° | 48° | — | — |
| 1982 | 75° | 44° | 60° | — | — |
| 1981 | 78° | 53° | 66° | 0.25" | — |
| 1980 | 63° | 40° | 51° | — | — |
| 1979 | 85° | 58° | 71° | 0.18" | — |
| 1978 | 88° | 50° | 69° | — | — |
| 1977 | 70° | 34° | 52° | — | — |
| 1976 | 69° | 48° | 59° | 2.26" | — |
| 1975 | 70° | 42° | 56° | 0.13" | — |
| 1974 | 74° | 40° | 57° | — | — |
| 1973 | 79° | 56° | 67° | 0.81" | — |
| 1972 | 58° | 36° | 47° | — | — |
| 1971 | 75° | 33° | 54° | — | — |
56 years of data from RICHMOND INTL AP