Henrico County Climate
Henrico County, Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
58.3°F
Annual Precip
45.5"
Annual Snowfall
8.8"
Extreme Heat Days
44.2
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Henrico County Weather
Henrico Features a Warm Mid-Atlantic Climate
With an annual average of 58.3°F, Henrico is warmer than the majority of U.S. counties. The climate is characterized by significant humidity and distinct seasonal changes.
Ranking Among Virginia’s Warmer Counties
Henrico sits 2.4 degrees above the state average temperature of 55.9°F. Its annual precipitation of 45.5 inches is almost identical to the state average.
Warmer Than Hanover but Cooler Than Hopewell
Henrico’s 58.3°F average is warmer than Hanover County but cooler than the 60.8°F recorded in Hopewell. It shares a similar rainfall pattern with most of its neighbors.
Significant Heat Days and Light Winter Snow
The county endures 44 days of extreme heat annually, with July temperatures peaking at 79.0°F. Winters are mild, producing only 8.8 inches of annual snowfall.
Plan for High Summer Cooling Demands
High-efficiency air conditioning is essential for the frequent 90-degree days in summer. Winter preparations are minimal as January averages remain above freezing at 37.5°F.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.