Weather in Richmond in May
In an average May, Richmond sees a daily high around 77°F and a low around 58°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 77°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 67°F to 87°F |
| Average low | 58°F |
| Typical low range | 48°F to 67°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
99°F
2026-05-19
Lowest
51°F
1992-05-07
Low
Highest
77°F
1991-05-28
Lowest
37°F
2020-05-10
Feels-like
Highest
122°F
2021-05-26
Lowest
29°F
2020-05-10
Humidity
Highest
21.2 g/m³
2018-05-31
Lowest
3.6 g/m³
1986-05-03
Wind
Highest
20 mph
2008-05-12
Lowest
4 mph
2024-05-25
Gust
Highest
65 mph
1997-05-03
Lowest
9 mph
1998-05-15
Precip
Wettest
7.48 in
1984
Driest
1.11 in
1999
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