Weather in Richmond, Virginia, United States in October
In an average October, Richmond sees a daily high around 71°F and a low around 48°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 71°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 61°F to 81°F |
| Average low | 48°F |
| Typical low range | 39°F to 60°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
100°F
2019-10-03
Lowest
41°F
2011-10-29
Low
Highest
72°F
2017-10-08
Lowest
28°F
1992-10-20
Feels-like
Highest
124°F
2019-10-03
Lowest
21°F
1992-10-20
Humidity
Highest
21.3 g/m³
2017-10-11
Lowest
3.8 g/m³
2001-10-26
Wind
Highest
18 mph
2006-10-06
Lowest
3 mph
1992-10-29
Precip
Wettest
7.36 in
2006
Driest
0.02 in
2000
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