Richmond, VA weather in June
In June, Richmond sees highs around 86°F and lows around 65°F: warm and often humid, with frequent rain. There are about 11 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 86°F
- Normal low
- 65°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 15
- dew point 65°F+
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 82°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 60°F | 68°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:50 am / 8:25 pm | 5:51 am / 8:35 pm |
| Daylight | 14.6 h | 14.7 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 June day
- 6 am68°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 am77°Fdew point 64°F
- Noon82°Fdew point 63°F
- 3 pm84°Fdew point 63°F
- 6 pm81°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 pm73°Fdew point 65°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°F3 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more9 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more15 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in June
Normal precipitation is 4.6 in; a dry June brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 6.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20202010: average high 92°F
- Coolest June1992: average high 82°F
- Wettest June2018: 13.3 in
- Driest June2010: 0.8 in
- Highest reading103°F (June 29, 2012)
- Lowest reading46°F (June 5, 1997)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 78°F | 86°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 56°F | 65°F | 69°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 14.7 h | 14.5 h |
Highs change by +8°F from May and +4°F into July.
Nearby alternatives in June
- Cooler: Frederick, MD129 mi · high 80°F · 11 wet days
How Richmond ranks in June
- Normal high157th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 5 in Virginia
- Wet days219th driest of 378
- Comfortable days213th most of 340
What to pack for Richmond in June
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 86°F and about 15 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.7 hours of daylight and highs near 86°F
Heating and cooling
June has 6 heating degree days and 308 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Richmond in June?
The normal high is 86°F and the normal low is 65°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 103°F (June 29, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Richmond in June?
About 11 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.6 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (13.3 in); the driest was in 2010 (0.8 in).
Is June a good time to visit Richmond?
June ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Richmond (52 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days and about 9 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).