Weather on July 4
Richmond, VA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
89°F
Avg Low
68°F
Warmest
1983
86°F avg
Coldest
1971
69°F avg
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.
Warming Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
| 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° | — | — |
55 years of data from RICHMOND INTL AP