Weather in Richmond in August
In an average August, Richmond sees a daily high around 21°C and a low around 11°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 21°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 16°C to 26°C |
| Average low | 11°C |
| Typical low range | 8°C to 14°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
32°C
2021-08-12
Lowest
12°C
1999-08-31
Low
Highest
18°C
2026-08-07
Lowest
4°C
1980-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
40°C
2021-08-12
Lowest
2°C
1980-08-29
Humidity
Highest
15.0 g/m³
2021-08-12
Lowest
6.5 g/m³
2003-08-24
Wind
Highest
21 km/h
2015-08-29
Lowest
4 km/h
1997-08-28
Gust
Highest
98 km/h
2015-08-29
Lowest
18 km/h
2026-08-31
Precip
Wettest
381 mm
1991
Driest
6 mm
1986
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