Richmond, VA weather in February
In February, Richmond sees highs around 52°F and lows around 30°F: chilly, with some rain. Expect about 9 wet days. Snowfall averages about 2.2 in.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 30°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.2 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 33°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:13 am / 5:33 pm | 6:42 am / 6:02 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.3 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 February day
- 6 am35°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 29°F
- Noon46°Fdew point 28°F
- 3 pm50°Fdew point 28°F
- 6 pm46°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 pm41°Fdew point 28°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Richmond Intl Airport (8 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.6 in; a dry February brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 3.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.2 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 62°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 42°F
- Wettest February1998: 5.8 in
- Driest February2017: 0.7 in
- Highest reading82°F (February 12, 2017)
- Lowest reading-2°F (February 5, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 52°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 30°F | 37°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Fayetteville, NC190 mi · high 58°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Baltimore, MD128 mi · high 46°F · 9 wet days
How Richmond ranks in February
- Normal high197th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 5 in Virginia
- Wet days197th driest of 378
- Comfortable days178th most of 340
What to pack for Richmond in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 30°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 672 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Richmond in February?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 30°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -2°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Richmond in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.6 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (5.8 in); the driest was in 2017 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Richmond in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 2.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is February a good time to visit Richmond?
February ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Richmond (47 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. 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).