NWS, American, European side by side around Richmond and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Richmond, VA is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 90°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 35°F), with roughly 37 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Richmond right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Richmond climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
51°
35°
Feb
56°
37°
Mar
61°
41°
Apr
73°
50°
May
76°
57°
Jun
86°
64°
Jul
90°
71°
Aug
87°
68°
Sep
80°
63°
Oct
71°
51°
Nov
60°
42°
Dec
52°
35°
Common questions
What's the weather in Richmond today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Richmond today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Richmond today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Richmond and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Richmond?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Richmond forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Richmond?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Richmond, with average highs around 90°F.
How cold does Richmond get?
The coldest month in Richmond is Jan, when overnight lows average about 35°F.
How much rain does Richmond get?
Richmond sees roughly 37 in of precipitation a year, with Dec usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.