Richmond, VA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Richmond, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 105°F (41°C) | July 6, 1977 and July 24, 2010 and July 25, 2010 |
| Record Low | -11.9°F (-24°C) | January 29, 1940 |
| Lowest High | 12°F (-11°C) | January 9, 1970 and January 19, 1994 |
| Highest Low | 80.9°F (27°C) | July 12, 2011 |
| Highest Mean | 92.0°F (33°C) | July 24, 2010 and July 25, 2010 |
| Lowest Mean | 4.5°F (-15°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.79" (223.3 mm) | August 12, 1955 |
| Max in One Month | 16.61" (421.9 mm) | September 1999 |
| Least in One Month | 0.01" (0.3 mm) | October 2000 |
| Max in One Year | 63.75" (1619.2 mm) | 2018 |
| Least in One Year | 22.92" (582.2 mm) | 1941 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 19.9" (50.5 cm) | January 24, 1940 |
| Max in One Month | 28.5" (72.3 cm) | January 1940 |
| Max in One Season | 38.9" (98.7 cm) | 1961-62 |
| Max in One Year | 47.0" (119.3 cm) | 1962 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.9" (2.3 cm) | November 5, 1962 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.9" (2.3 cm) | November 5, 1962 |
| Latest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | April 21, 1953 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | April 21, 1953 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | March 1, 1939 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | March 1, 1939 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | March 1, 1939 – February 6, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at RICHMOND INTL AP (7 mi from Richmond, VA). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Richmond, VA?
The all-time record high in Richmond, VA is 105°F (41°C), set on July 6, 1977 and July 24, 2010 and July 25, 2010.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Richmond, VA?
The all-time record low in Richmond, VA is -11.9°F (-24°C), set on January 29, 1940.
What is the most rain Richmond, VA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Richmond, VA is 8.79 inches, on August 12, 1955.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Richmond, VA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Richmond, VA is 19.9 inches, on January 24, 1940.
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