Weather in Richmond in August
In an average August, Richmond sees a daily high around 87°F and a low around 70°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 87°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 79°F to 95°F |
| Average low | 70°F |
| Typical low range | 64°F to 76°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
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
105°F
1983-08-22
Lowest
68°F
1989-08-11
Low
Highest
81°F
2007-08-09
Lowest
50°F
1986-08-30
Feels-like
Highest
154°F
1983-08-20
Lowest
50°F
1986-08-30
Humidity
Highest
25.0 g/m³
2017-08-18
Lowest
7.1 g/m³
1982-08-29
Wind
Highest
28 mph
2011-08-27
Lowest
3 mph
2024-08-27
Gust
Highest
70 mph
2011-08-28
Lowest
8 mph
1985-08-23
Precip
Wettest
12.57 in
2004
Driest
1.46 in
1997
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