Weather in Richmond in October
In an average October, Richmond sees a daily high around 71°F and a low around 52°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 71°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 61°F to 80°F |
| Average low | 52°F |
| Typical low range | 42°F to 63°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
99°F
2019-10-02
Lowest
45°F
2011-10-29
Low
Highest
75°F
2019-10-03
Lowest
30°F
1992-10-20
Feels-like
Highest
127°F
2019-10-02
Lowest
22°F
2013-10-26
Humidity
Highest
22.3 g/m³
2017-10-10
Lowest
3.5 g/m³
2001-10-27
Wind
Highest
23 mph
2018-10-12
Lowest
3 mph
2004-10-25
Gust
Highest
56 mph
2020-10-29
Lowest
7 mph
2024-10-20
Precip
Wettest
7.12 in
2018
Driest
0.08 in
2000
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