Weather in Richmond in April
In an average April, Richmond sees a daily high around 70°F and a low around 50°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 70°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 57°F to 82°F |
| Average low | 50°F |
| Typical low range | 39°F to 61°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
April records
The most extreme April on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total April accumulation.
High
Highest
96°F
1985-04-22
Lowest
43°F
2003-04-09
Low
Highest
73°F
2017-04-29
Lowest
28°F
2016-04-06
Feels-like
Highest
109°F
1990-04-27
Lowest
17°F
1982-04-07
Humidity
Highest
19.2 g/m³
2017-04-29
Lowest
2.1 g/m³
1982-04-07
Wind
Highest
23 mph
2007-04-16
Lowest
5 mph
2012-04-20
Gust
Highest
64 mph
2020-04-13
Lowest
10 mph
2005-04-19
Precip
Wettest
6.30 in
2020
Driest
0.70 in
1985
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