Richmond County Climate
Richmond County, Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
58.2°F
Annual Precip
45.2"
Annual Snowfall
11.5"
Extreme Heat Days
44
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Richmond County Weather
Warm coastal influence and mild winters
With an average annual temperature of 58.2°F, Richmond County is warmer than the national median. The humid climate is typical of the mid-Atlantic coastal plain.
Higher temperatures than the state median
The county's 58.2°F annual average is significantly warmer than the Virginia state average of 55.9°F. It ranks among the warmer jurisdictions in the Commonwealth due to its low elevation.
Lighter snow and steady rainfall
Richmond County sees only 11.5 inches of snow annually, which is much less than the inland mountain counties. Its 45.2 inches of annual rain closely matches the Virginia state average of 45.7 inches.
Steamy summers and relatively mild winters
Summer is intense here with 44 days reaching over 90°F and a July average of 78.2°F. Winters are gentler than elsewhere in the state, with January temperatures staying well above freezing at 37.6°F.
Prioritize cooling and humidity control
High-efficiency air conditioning is a must to combat the 44 extreme heat days each year. Residents can worry less about heavy snow gear, as typical accumulation is light at just 11.5 inches.
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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.