Weather on July 5
Richmond, VA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
89°F
Avg Low
69°F
Warmest
2012
90°F avg
Coldest
1972
66°F avg
About This Date
July 5th in Richmond, VA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 89°F and lows near 69°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 5th was in 2012 (90°F average), while the coldest was 1972 (66°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 35% of July 5th dates historically, with the wettest July 5th recording 5.44" of rain. The last decade has been 1.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for July 5th in Richmond, VA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.2°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86° | 65° | 75° | — | — |
| 2024 | 99° | 75° | 87° | — | — |
| 2023 | 92° | 74° | 83° | — | — |
| 2022 | 90° | 71° | 80° | — | — |
| 2021 | 88° | 68° | 78° | — | — |
| 2020 | 89° | 71° | 80° | — | — |
| 2019 | 90° | 71° | 80° | — | — |
| 2018 | 93° | 73° | 83° | — | — |
| 2017 | 90° | 72° | 81° | 1.24" | — |
| 2016 | 90° | 73° | 81° | 0.15" | — |
| 2015 | 85° | 69° | 77° | 0.38" | — |
| 2014 | 86° | 61° | 73° | — | — |
| 2013 | 90° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 2012warmest | 102° | 79° | 90° | — | — |
| 2011 | 91° | 69° | 80° | — | — |
| 2010 | 100° | 66° | 83° | — | — |
| 2009 | 76° | 64° | 70° | 1.17" | — |
| 2008 | 82° | 69° | 76° | 1.75" | — |
| 2007 | 91° | 70° | 80° | 1.09" | — |
| 2006 | 89° | 72° | 80° | 2.79" | — |
| 2005 | 89° | 70° | 79° | 0.48" | — |
| 2004 | 93° | 72° | 82° | 1.68" | — |
| 2003 | 94° | 73° | 83° | — | — |
| 2002 | 96° | 74° | 85° | — | — |
| 2001 | 91° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 2000 | 87° | 70° | 78° | — | — |
| 1999 | 98° | 76° | 87° | — | — |
| 1998 | 85° | 70° | 77° | 0.03" | — |
| 1997 | 81° | 68° | 74° | — | — |
| 1996 | 84° | 57° | 71° | — | — |
| 1995 | 91° | 69° | 80° | — | — |
| 1994 | 90° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 1993 | 96° | 73° | 85° | — | — |
| 1992 | 87° | 67° | 77° | — | — |
| 1991 | 87° | 73° | 80° | — | — |
| 1990 | 101° | 70° | 85° | — | — |
| 1989 | 88° | 71° | 79° | 0.03" | — |
| 1988 | 87° | 58° | 72° | — | — |
| 1987 | 86° | 72° | 79° | 0.05" | — |
| 1986 | 93° | 67° | 80° | — | — |
| 1985 | 90° | 69° | 79° | — | — |
| 1984 | 94° | 70° | 82° | 0.69" | — |
| 1983 | 87° | 71° | 79° | — | — |
| 1982 | 81° | 64° | 72° | 0.03" | — |
| 1981 | 90° | 70° | 80° | 0.81" | — |
| 1980 | 97° | 70° | 83° | 0.69" | — |
| 1979 | 80° | 56° | 68° | — | — |
| 1978 | 81° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 1977 | 97° | 69° | 83° | 0.18" | — |
| 1976 | 84° | 59° | 72° | — | — |
| 1975 | 84° | 66° | 75° | 1.07" | — |
| 1974 | 88° | 71° | 79° | — | — |
| 1973 | 87° | 70° | 78° | — | — |
| 1972coldest | 70° | 62° | 66° | 5.44" | — |
| 1971 | 85° | 55° | 70° | — | — |
55 years of data from RICHMOND INTL AP