Weather on May 28
Richmond, VA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
60°F
Warmest
1991
82°F avg
Coldest
1971
57°F avg
About This Date
May 28th in Richmond, VA typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 60°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 28th was in 1991 (82°F average), while the coldest was 1971 (57°F) — a 25°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 49% of May 28th dates historically, with the wettest May 28th recording 5.08" of rain. The last decade has been 7.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 7.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 28th in Richmond, VA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.5°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68° | 58° | 63° | 5.08" | — |
| 2024 | 86° | 67° | 76° | — | — |
| 2023 | 69° | 58° | 63° | 0.97" | — |
| 2022 | 82° | 61° | 71° | 0.13" | — |
| 2021 | 94° | 66° | 80° | 0.71" | — |
| 2020 | 80° | 71° | 76° | 2.34" | — |
| 2019 | 93° | 68° | 81° | — | — |
| 2018 | 84° | 69° | 77° | 0.03" | — |
| 2017 | 78° | 65° | 71° | 1.6" | — |
| 2016 | 85° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 2015 | 88° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 2014 | 92° | 68° | 80° | 0.86" | — |
| 2013 | 88° | 60° | 74° | — | — |
| 2012 | 89° | 71° | 80° | — | — |
| 2011 | 84° | 62° | 73° | — | — |
| 2010 | 80° | 64° | 72° | 1.24" | — |
| 2009 | 87° | 65° | 76° | 0.86" | — |
| 2008 | 73° | 51° | 62° | — | — |
| 2007 | 89° | 66° | 78° | 0.13" | — |
| 2006 | 89° | 63° | 76° | — | — |
| 2005 | 80° | 56° | 68° | — | — |
| 2004 | 84° | 67° | 75° | 0.15" | — |
| 2003 | 71° | 53° | 62° | — | — |
| 2002 | 84° | 59° | 72° | — | — |
| 2001 | 73° | 58° | 65° | 0.18" | — |
| 2000 | 64° | 58° | 61° | 1.02" | — |
| 1999 | 83° | 49° | 66° | — | — |
| 1998 | 78° | 63° | 70° | — | — |
| 1997 | 69° | 44° | 57° | — | — |
| 1996 | 62° | 56° | 59° | 0.13" | — |
| 1995 | 66° | 57° | 62° | 0.89" | — |
| 1994 | 74° | 43° | 58° | — | — |
| 1993 | 88° | 58° | 73° | — | — |
| 1992 | 71° | 48° | 60° | — | — |
| 1991warmest | 93° | 72° | 82° | — | — |
| 1990 | 68° | 55° | 62° | 1.91" | — |
| 1989 | 75° | 52° | 63° | — | — |
| 1988 | 74° | 49° | 61° | — | — |
| 1987 | 83° | 64° | 73° | 0.71" | — |
| 1986 | 85° | 63° | 74° | 0.05" | — |
| 1985 | 89° | 63° | 76° | 0.13" | — |
| 1984 | 86° | 63° | 74° | 1.02" | — |
| 1983 | 77° | 51° | 64° | — | — |
| 1982 | 81° | 68° | 74° | 0.66" | — |
| 1981 | 76° | 63° | 69° | 2.59" | — |
| 1980 | 83° | 53° | 68° | — | — |
| 1979 | 79° | 60° | 69° | 0.03" | — |
| 1978 | 73° | 65° | 69° | 0.23" | — |
| 1977 | 88° | 53° | 70° | — | — |
| 1976 | 80° | 47° | 63° | — | — |
| 1975 | 82° | 61° | 71° | — | — |
| 1974 | 75° | 49° | 62° | — | — |
| 1973 | 88° | 70° | 79° | 0.91" | — |
| 1972 | 76° | 48° | 62° | — | — |
| 1971coldest | 62° | 52° | 57° | 2.36" | — |
55 years of data from RICHMOND INTL AP