Richmond, VA weather in August
Expect hot, oppressively humid weather with some rain in Richmond in August, with highs near 88°F and lows near 68°F. Rain falls on about 9 days. It is one of the warmest months in Richmond.
- Normal high
- 88°F
- Normal low
- 68°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 22
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 89°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 66°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:13 am / 8:18 pm | 6:39 am / 7:40 pm |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 13.0 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am70°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 am78°Fdew point 68°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 67°F
- 3 pm85°Fdew point 66°F
- 6 pm82°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 pm75°Fdew point 68°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Richmond Intl Airport (8 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more12 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more22 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 4.9 in; a dry August brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 6.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202007: average high 91°F
- Coolest August1996: average high 83°F
- Wettest August2004: 16.3 in
- Driest August2016: 0.5 in
- Highest reading104°F (August 8, 2007)
- Lowest reading53°F (August 20, 1998)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 88°F | 81°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 68°F | 61°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 13.6 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -2°F from July and -7°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Fayetteville, WV202 mi · high 80°F · 10 wet days
How Richmond ranks in August
- Normal high173rd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 5 in Virginia
- Wet days219th driest of 378
- Comfortable days204th most of 341
What to pack for Richmond in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 88°F and about 22 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 389 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Richmond in August?
The normal high is 88°F and the normal low is 68°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 104°F (August 8, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Richmond in August?
About 9 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.9 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (16.3 in); the driest was in 2016 (0.5 in).
Is August a good time to visit Richmond?
August ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Richmond (45 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 12 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Richmond Intl Airport (USW00013740), 8.4 mi ESE of the city center, 164 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Richmond International Airport (724010-13740), 8.1 mi ESE of the city center, 166 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).