Weather in Richmond in January
In an average January, Richmond sees a daily high around 47°F and a low around 31°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 47°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 33°F to 61°F |
| Average low | 31°F |
| Typical low range | 19°F to 44°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
78°F
2024-01-26
Lowest
13°F
1985-01-21
Low
Highest
65°F
2024-01-26
Lowest
-7°F
1985-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
78°F
2024-01-26
Lowest
-28°F
1985-01-21
Humidity
Highest
16.3 g/m³
2024-01-26
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
1994-01-19
Wind
Highest
22 mph
2013-01-31
Lowest
4 mph
1993-01-07
Gust
Highest
73 mph
2024-01-10
Lowest
7 mph
1991-01-02
Precip
Wettest
7.79 in
1987
Driest
0.59 in
1981
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