Weather in Richmond, Virginia, United States in August
In an average August, Richmond sees a daily high around 89°F and a low around 68°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 89°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 82°F to 97°F |
| Average low | 68°F |
| Typical low range | 61°F to 73°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
105°F
2007-08-08
Lowest
67°F
1989-08-10
Low
Highest
80°F
2007-08-09
Lowest
46°F
1986-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
145°F
1999-08-01
Lowest
42°F
1986-08-29
Humidity
Highest
23.6 g/m³
2010-08-05
Lowest
7.2 g/m³
1982-08-29
Wind
Highest
25 mph
2011-08-27
Lowest
3 mph
1989-08-15
Precip
Wettest
10.42 in
2020
Driest
1.68 in
1995
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