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Richmond, VA Weather on May 28
Richmond hits 94°F on May 28, 2021, shattering the day's record
May 28 in Richmond, Virginia typically delivers mild late-spring weather with highs around 80°F and lows near 60°F. However, the record high of 94°F set in 2021 shows just how extreme conditions can become on this date. The temperature range across 55 years of historical data spans 51 degrees, from that 2021 peak down to a chilly 43°F low recorded in 1994, illustrating the considerable variability Richmond residents experience in late May.
What to Expect on May 28
Planning for May 28th in Richmond, VA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 28 ever in Richmond?
The warmest May 28 in Richmond, VA reached 94°F in 2021. That is 14°F above the long-term average high of 80°F.
What was the coldest May 28 ever in Richmond?
The coldest May 28 in Richmond, VA dropped to 43°F in 1994. That is 17°F below the long-term average low of 60°F.
What is the average temperature on May 28 in Richmond?
On May 28, Richmond averages a high of 80°F and a low of 60°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from RICHMOND INTL AP.
How many years of weather data are available for May 28 in Richmond?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 28 in Richmond, VA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 28 Weather History in Richmond
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68°F | 58°F | 5.08" | -- |
| 2024 | 86°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 69°F | 58°F | 0.97" | -- |
| 2022 | 82°F | 61°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2021 | 94°F | 66°F | 0.71" | -- |
| 2020 | 80°F | 71°F | 2.34" | -- |
| 2019 | 93°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 84°F | 69°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2017 | 78°F | 65°F | 1.6" | -- |
| 2016 | 85°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 88°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 92°F | 68°F | 0.86" | -- |
| 2013 | 88°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 84°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 80°F | 64°F | 1.24" | -- |
| 2009 | 87°F | 65°F | 0.86" | -- |
| 2008 | 73°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 89°F | 66°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2006 | 89°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 80°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 84°F | 67°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 2003 | 71°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 84°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 73°F | 58°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2000 | 64°F | 58°F | 1.02" | -- |
| 1999 | 83°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 78°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 69°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 62°F | 56°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1995 | 66°F | 57°F | 0.89" | -- |
| 1994 | 74°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 88°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 71°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 93°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 68°F | 55°F | 1.91" | -- |
| 1989 | 75°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 74°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 83°F | 64°F | 0.71" | -- |
| 1986 | 85°F | 63°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1985 | 89°F | 63°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1984 | 86°F | 63°F | 1.02" | -- |
| 1983 | 77°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 81°F | 68°F | 0.66" | -- |
| 1981 | 76°F | 63°F | 2.59" | -- |
| 1980 | 83°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 79°F | 60°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1978 | 73°F | 65°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 1977 | 88°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 80°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 82°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 75°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 88°F | 70°F | 0.91" | -- |
| 1972 | 76°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 62°F | 52°F | 2.36" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: RICHMOND INTL AP
How Has May 28 Changed?
The last decade has been 7.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Richmond, VA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.