Climate change in Richmond County, Virginia
Since 1979, Richmond County, Virginia has warmed 2.1°F, with 3 fewer days above 90°F, 24 more nights above 70°F and 8% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Surry County, VA's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.1°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.7°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +2.7°F
- Precipitation: +8%
- Wettest day of the year: +15%
- Longest dry spell: +1 days
- Days above 90°F: −3 days
- Nights above 70°F: +24 days
- Freezing nights: −9 days
- Frost-free season: +16 days
- Muggy days: +17 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.2°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: −0 days
- Snowfall: −49%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −1 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.