Richmond, VA weather in July
Richmond is hot and oppressively humid in July, with frequent rain: highs average 90°F and nights drop to about 69°F. There are about 11 days with rain. This is the peak of the warm season in Richmond.
- Normal high
- 90°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 24
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 89°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 69°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:52 am / 8:35 pm | 6:13 am / 8:19 pm |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | 14.1 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 July day
- 6 am72°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 am80°Fdew point 68°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 67°F
- 3 pm88°Fdew point 67°F
- 6 pm84°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 pm77°Fdew point 69°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Richmond Intl Airport (8 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more17 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more24 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 4.4 in; a dry July brings about 2.7 in and a wet one about 5.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202010: average high 95°F
- Coolest July2000: average high 84°F
- Wettest July2005: 9.3 in
- Driest July2010: 1.2 in
- Highest reading105°F (July 25, 2010)
- Lowest reading52°F (July 12, 2002)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 90°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 69°F | 68°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | 14.5 h | 13.6 h |
Highs change by +4°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Frederick, MD129 mi · high 84°F · 10 wet days
How Richmond ranks in July
- Normal high155th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 5 in Virginia
- Wet days297th driest of 378
- Comfortable days216th most of 340
What to pack for Richmond in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 90°F and about 24 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.5 hours of daylight and highs near 90°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 445 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Richmond in July?
The normal high is 90°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 105°F (most recently on July 25, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Richmond in July?
About 11 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (9.3 in); the driest was in 2010 (1.2 in).
Is July a good time to visit Richmond?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Richmond (42 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 17 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).