Weather on July 4
Richmond, VA
55 Years of Data
About This Date
July 4th in Richmond, VA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 89°F and lows near 68°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 4th was in 1983 (86°F average), while the coldest was 1971 (69°F) — a 17°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 38% of July 4th dates historically, with the wettest July 4th recording 5.21" 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 July 4th 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 | 87° | 69° | 78° | — | — |
| 2024 | 95° | 70° | 82° | 1.52" | — |
| 2023 | 94° | 72° | 83° | — | — |
| 2022 | 91° | 67° | 79° | — | — |
| 2021 | 86° | 61° | 73° | — | — |
| 2020 | 93° | 73° | 83° | — | — |
| 2019 | 95° | 72° | 83° | 5.21" | — |
| 2018 | 93° | 72° | 82° | — | — |
| 2017 | 91° | 71° | 81° | 0.03" | — |
| 2016 | 76° | 65° | 70° | 0.33" | — |
| 2015 | 85° | 68° | 76° | 3.07" | — |
| 2014 | 87° | 66° | 77° | 0.08" | — |
| 2013 | 90° | 74° | 82° | — | — |
| 2012 | 98° | 72° | 85° | — | — |
| 2011 | 93° | 70° | 81° | 2.36" | — |
| 2010 | 96° | 61° | 78° | — | — |
| 2009 | 87° | 61° | 74° | — | — |
| 2008 | 95° | 69° | 82° | 0.03" | — |
| 2007 | 88° | 68° | 78° | — | — |
| 2006 | 96° | 71° | 84° | — | — |
| 2005 | 91° | 66° | 79° | — | — |
| 2004 | 84° | 72° | 78° | 2.59" | — |
| 2003 | 92° | 66° | 79° | — | — |
| 2002 | 100° | 72° | 86° | — | — |
| 2001 | 92° | 70° | 81° | 0.1" | — |
| 2000 | 88° | 71° | 79° | — | — |
| 1999 | 93° | 73° | 83° | — | — |
| 1998 | 91° | 69° | 80° | 0.13" | — |
| 1997 | 96° | 65° | 80° | — | — |
| 1996 | 78° | 60° | 69° | — | — |
| 1995 | 88° | 67° | 77° | 0.13" | — |
| 1994 | 89° | 70° | 79° | 0.36" | — |
| 1993 | 93° | 71° | 82° | — | — |
| 1992 | 88° | 70° | 79° | 0.71" | — |
| 1991 | 80° | 72° | 76° | 0.3" | — |
| 1990 | 96° | 65° | 80° | — | — |
| 1989 | 87° | 71° | 79° | 0.13" | — |
| 1988 | 89° | 63° | 76° | — | — |
| 1987 | 87° | 70° | 78° | — | — |
| 1986 | 88° | 56° | 72° | — | — |
| 1985 | 94° | 63° | 78° | 0.64" | — |
| 1984 | 93° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 1983warmest | 97° | 76° | 86° | — | — |
| 1982 | 82° | 68° | 75° | — | — |
| 1981 | 86° | 70° | 78° | 3.99" | — |
| 1980 | 91° | 73° | 82° | — | — |
| 1979 | 79° | 62° | 70° | 0.46" | — |
| 1978 | 85° | 67° | 76° | — | — |
| 1977 | 96° | 67° | 81° | — | — |
| 1976 | 82° | 62° | 72° | 0.03" | — |
| 1975 | 78° | 65° | 71° | 1.8" | — |
| 1974 | 94° | 73° | 83° | — | — |
| 1973 | 93° | 71° | 82° | — | — |
| 1972 | 83° | 70° | 76° | — | — |
| 1971coldest | 81° | 58° | 69° | — | — |
Richmond, VA Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Richmond, VA Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
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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