Weather on May 22
Richmond, VA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
57°F
Warmest
1984
80°F avg
Coldest
2002
52°F avg
About This Date
May 22nd in Richmond, VA typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 57°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 22nd was in 1984 (80°F average), while the coldest was 2002 (52°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 31% of May 22nd dates historically, with the wettest May 22nd recording 3.51" of rain. The last decade has been 4.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 4.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 22nd in Richmond, VA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.4°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78° | 57° | 68° | — | — |
| 2024 | 89° | 63° | 76° | — | — |
| 2023 | 80° | 56° | 68° | — | — |
| 2022 | 91° | 69° | 80° | — | — |
| 2021 | 91° | 55° | 73° | — | — |
| 2020 | 83° | 64° | 73° | 0.74" | — |
| 2019 | 77° | 54° | 65° | — | — |
| 2018 | 85° | 65° | 75° | 3.51" | — |
| 2017 | 72° | 60° | 66° | 0.41" | — |
| 2016 | 60° | 53° | 57° | 0.33" | — |
| 2015 | 76° | 52° | 64° | — | — |
| 2014 | 90° | 64° | 77° | 1.68" | — |
| 2013 | 86° | 70° | 78° | — | — |
| 2012 | 81° | 65° | 73° | — | — |
| 2011 | 84° | 60° | 72° | — | — |
| 2010 | 79° | 61° | 70° | 0.33" | — |
| 2009 | 84° | 57° | 71° | — | — |
| 2008 | 76° | 48° | 62° | — | — |
| 2007 | 77° | 56° | 66° | — | — |
| 2006 | 74° | 46° | 60° | — | — |
| 2005 | 80° | 47° | 63° | — | — |
| 2004 | 89° | 66° | 78° | 0.53" | — |
| 2003 | 60° | 55° | 58° | 0.25" | — |
| 2002coldest | 67° | 38° | 52° | — | — |
| 2001 | 85° | 64° | 74° | 0.69" | — |
| 2000 | 73° | 57° | 65° | 1.32" | — |
| 1999 | 87° | 58° | 72° | 1.09" | — |
| 1998 | 78° | 55° | 67° | — | — |
| 1997 | 72° | 44° | 58° | — | — |
| 1996 | 82° | 65° | 73° | — | — |
| 1995 | 81° | 58° | 69° | — | — |
| 1994 | 82° | 46° | 64° | — | — |
| 1993 | 70° | 46° | 58° | — | — |
| 1992 | 86° | 45° | 65° | — | — |
| 1991 | 87° | 59° | 73° | — | — |
| 1990 | 59° | 50° | 55° | 3.07" | — |
| 1989 | 84° | 53° | 69° | — | — |
| 1988 | 84° | 61° | 72° | 0.74" | — |
| 1987 | 81° | 60° | 70° | — | — |
| 1986 | 75° | 56° | 65° | — | — |
| 1985 | 77° | 61° | 69° | 0.03" | — |
| 1984warmest | 93° | 67° | 80° | — | — |
| 1983 | 75° | 67° | 71° | 2.11" | — |
| 1982 | 80° | 67° | 73° | 0.03" | — |
| 1981 | 85° | 52° | 68° | — | — |
| 1980 | 82° | 55° | 69° | — | — |
| 1979 | 77° | 60° | 69° | — | — |
| 1978 | 78° | 55° | 67° | — | — |
| 1977 | 86° | 57° | 72° | — | — |
| 1976 | 80° | 52° | 66° | — | — |
| 1975 | 89° | 65° | 77° | — | — |
| 1974 | 83° | 58° | 70° | — | — |
| 1973 | 82° | 49° | 65° | — | — |
| 1972 | 76° | 62° | 69° | 1.4" | — |
| 1971 | 72° | 50° | 61° | — | — |
55 years of data from RICHMOND INTL AP