Weather on July 3
Richmond, VA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
89°F
Avg Low
67°F
Warmest
1983
86°F avg
Coldest
2001
66°F avg
About This Date
July 3rd in Richmond, VA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 89°F and lows near 67°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 3rd was in 1983 (86°F average), while the coldest was 2001 (66°F) — a 20°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 35% of July 3rd dates historically, with the wettest July 3rd recording 1.75" of rain. The last decade has been 1.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for July 3rd in Richmond, VA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92° | 71° | 81° | — | — |
| 2024 | 87° | 63° | 75° | — | — |
| 2023 | 94° | 73° | 83° | 0.13" | — |
| 2022 | 89° | 69° | 79° | — | — |
| 2021 | 82° | 61° | 71° | — | — |
| 2020 | 94° | 71° | 82° | — | — |
| 2019 | 99° | 71° | 85° | 1.75" | — |
| 2018 | 95° | 75° | 85° | — | — |
| 2017 | 93° | 71° | 82° | — | — |
| 2016 | 71° | 63° | 67° | 0.84" | — |
| 2015 | 84° | 67° | 75° | 0.61" | — |
| 2014 | 95° | 77° | 86° | 0.03" | — |
| 2013 | 90° | 73° | 81° | 0.53" | — |
| 2012 | 94° | 71° | 82° | — | — |
| 2011 | 95° | 71° | 83° | 0.46" | — |
| 2010 | 87° | 56° | 71° | — | — |
| 2009 | 84° | 61° | 72° | — | — |
| 2008 | 94° | 64° | 79° | — | — |
| 2007 | 83° | 59° | 71° | — | — |
| 2006 | 95° | 73° | 84° | — | — |
| 2005 | 89° | 69° | 79° | — | — |
| 2004 | 89° | 68° | 79° | — | — |
| 2003 | 77° | 71° | 74° | 0.05" | — |
| 2002 | 99° | 72° | 85° | 0.81" | — |
| 2001coldest | 79° | 53° | 66° | — | — |
| 2000 | 89° | 65° | 77° | — | — |
| 1999 | 92° | 74° | 83° | — | — |
| 1998 | 85° | 65° | 75° | — | — |
| 1997 | 96° | 70° | 83° | — | — |
| 1996 | 83° | 65° | 74° | 0.1" | — |
| 1995 | 84° | 62° | 73° | — | — |
| 1994 | 94° | 71° | 82° | 0.15" | — |
| 1993 | 97° | 69° | 83° | 0.48" | — |
| 1992 | 83° | 63° | 73° | 1.52" | — |
| 1991 | 92° | 71° | 81° | — | — |
| 1990 | 89° | 60° | 75° | — | — |
| 1989 | 86° | 66° | 76° | — | — |
| 1988 | 90° | 58° | 74° | — | — |
| 1987 | 90° | 73° | 81° | 0.51" | — |
| 1986 | 83° | 62° | 72° | — | — |
| 1985 | 91° | 65° | 78° | — | — |
| 1984 | 91° | 63° | 77° | — | — |
| 1983warmest | 99° | 74° | 86° | — | — |
| 1982 | 92° | 69° | 80° | 0.46" | — |
| 1981 | 81° | 70° | 75° | 0.33" | — |
| 1980 | 87° | 76° | 81° | — | — |
| 1979 | 86° | 61° | 73° | — | — |
| 1978 | 82° | 68° | 75° | 0.08" | — |
| 1977 | 90° | 68° | 79° | — | — |
| 1976 | 81° | 65° | 73° | 0.25" | — |
| 1975 | 91° | 62° | 77° | — | — |
| 1974 | 95° | 68° | 82° | — | — |
| 1973 | 91° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 1972 | 91° | 71° | 81° | 0.1" | — |
| 1971 | 83° | 65° | 74° | — | — |
55 years of data from RICHMOND INTL AP