Weather in Richmond, Virginia, United States in May
In an average May, Richmond sees a daily high around 76°F and a low around 54°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 76°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 66°F to 86°F |
| Average low | 54°F |
| Typical low range | 45°F to 63°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
99°F
2026-05-19
Lowest
48°F
1992-05-07
Low
Highest
73°F
1991-05-31
Lowest
34°F
1986-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
128°F
1991-05-31
Lowest
27°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
20.4 g/m³
2018-05-27
Lowest
4.4 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
18 mph
1989-05-05
Lowest
3 mph
2016-05-30
Precip
Wettest
8.34 in
2003
Driest
1.47 in
1997
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