Weather in Richmond, Virginia, United States in April
In an average April, Richmond sees a daily high around 68°F and a low around 45°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 68°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 56°F to 80°F |
| Average low | 45°F |
| Typical low range | 34°F to 56°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
April records
The most extreme April on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total April accumulation.
High
Highest
95°F
2002-04-17
Lowest
42°F
2007-04-07
Low
Highest
68°F
2017-04-29
Lowest
22°F
1985-04-10
Feels-like
Highest
118°F
2002-04-17
Lowest
14°F
1997-04-10
Humidity
Highest
19.3 g/m³
2017-04-29
Lowest
3.2 g/m³
1982-04-07
Wind
Highest
23 mph
2011-04-16
Lowest
4 mph
1988-04-22
Precip
Wettest
6.60 in
2008
Driest
0.46 in
1985
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