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Weather on April 21

Richmond, VA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
48°F
Warmest
2017
75°F avg
Coldest
1981
47°F avg

About This Date

April 21st in Richmond, VA typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 73°F and lows near 48°F — a 25°F daily swing. Over 56 years of records, the warmest April 21st was in 2017 (75°F average), while the coldest was 1981 (47°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 39% of April 21st dates historically, with the wettest April 21st recording 3.71" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for April 21st in Richmond, VA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202665°33°49°
202582°56°69°
202457°43°50°0.56"
202389°58°73°
202273°43°58°
202175°42°59°0.05"
202074°43°58°0.08"
201969°46°58°
201865°38°51°
2017warmest87°63°75°0.1"
201678°43°60°
201571°50°61°
201474°39°56°
201359°40°49°
201282°55°69°0.03"
201170°46°58°
201060°47°53°1.02"
200973°50°62°0.05"
200865°55°60°3.71"
200779°43°61°
200669°59°64°0.64"
200583°52°67°1.22"
200487°61°74°0.05"
200373°44°59°
200266°51°59°0.99"
200179°54°66°
200074°53°63°1.27"
199962°39°51°0.03"
199867°43°55°
199755°41°48°0.48"
199674°59°66°
199585°57°71°
199473°51°62°
199371°50°61°0.38"
199275°62°69°2.36"
199156°49°52°0.1"
199071°54°62°0.28"
198972°37°54°
198876°48°62°
198772°55°63°
198673°52°62°0.25"
198592°57°74°
198460°48°54°
198365°32°48°
198269°54°61°
1981coldest58°36°47°
198079°50°64°
197975°40°57°
197858°42°50°0.08"
197785°52°68°
197690°58°74°
197567°34°50°
197480°38°59°
197380°54°67°
197262°44°53°0.18"
197183°44°63°
56 years of data from RICHMOND INTL AP

Richmond, VA Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Richmond, VA Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"6.5"12.9"JFMAMJJASOND2.0"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Richmond, VA Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Richmond, VA

Richmond, VA has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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