The short answer
Richmond has hot, humid summers and short, mild winters. July averages a high of 89.5°F and January a low of 28.8°F. The city sees about 44.9 days at 90°F or above and 8.8 inches of snow in a normal year, per NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals.
The mistake is touring in October and deciding the climate is perfect. Visit once in July before you commit.
| Measure | Normal |
|---|---|
| January average high / low | 47.8°F / 28.8°F |
| July average high / low | 89.5°F / 69.2°F |
| Days at 90°F or hotter | 44.9 |
| Days at 100°F or hotter | 1.6 |
| Nights at or below freezing | 73.5 |
| Rain and melted snow per year | 45.50 in |
| Snow per year | 8.8 in |
| Last spring freeze (median) | April 3 |
| First fall freeze (median) | November 4 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991 to 2020 normals, station USW00013740.
Summers are long and humid. Winters are short, and most years bring a few small snows rather than one big one. Spring and fall run from March into May and from late September into November.
If you have seasonal allergies, plan for spring. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranked Richmond 14 of 100 metros on its 2026 Allergy Capitals list.
Check flood risk by address
Parts of the region sit near the James River and its creeks. Look up any address on FEMA's flood map before you make an offer, and ask your lender whether flood insurance will be required.
Questions people ask
Does it snow in Richmond, VA?
A little. The 1991 to 2020 normal is 8.8 inches a year at Richmond International Airport.
How hot does Richmond get in summer?
July's normal high is 89.5°F, and a typical year has about 44.9 days at 90°F or above.
Sources
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information · checked 2026-11-07
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America · checked 2026-11-07
- FEMA · checked 2026-11-07
Photo: AI-enhanced from a photo by olekinderhook, CC BY 3.0.