Weather in Richmond, Virginia, United States in January
In an average January, Richmond sees a daily high around 43°F and a low around 26°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 43°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 30°F to 58°F |
| Average low | 26°F |
| Typical low range | 14°F to 37°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
75°F
2002-01-30
Lowest
11°F
1994-01-19
Low
Highest
58°F
1998-01-07
Lowest
-7°F
1985-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
58°F
1998-01-07
Lowest
-28°F
1985-01-20
Humidity
Highest
14.5 g/m³
1998-01-07
Lowest
0.9 g/m³
1985-01-21
Wind
Highest
22 mph
2024-01-12
Lowest
3 mph
1993-01-07
Precip
Wettest
6.91 in
1998
Driest
0.57 in
1981
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