Richmond, VA
Virginia · Records since 1897–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1900
+14° from 88° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1972
-14° from 68° normalAll-Time Records — Richmond
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 102°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 2 | 99°F | August 11, 1980 |
| 3 | 98°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 4 | 98°F | August 11, 1983 |
| 5 | 98°F | August 11, 1977 |
| 6 | 97°F | August 11, 2009 |
| 7 | 97°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 8 | 97°F | August 11, 1911 |
| 9 | 96°F | August 11, 2005 |
| 10 | 96°F | August 11, 2002 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 54°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 2 | 55°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 3 | 57°F | August 11, 1974 |
| 4 | 60°F | August 11, 1996 |
| 5 | 60°F | August 11, 1976 |
Heat Wave Summary — Richmond
threshold: 95°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date111 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1897–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Richmond
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 7, 1900 – Aug 17, 1900 | 11 | 102°F (Aug 11) | 98°F | 76°F |
| 2 | Jul 5, 1993 – Jul 14, 1993 | 10 | 102°F (Jul 8) | 98°F | 74°F |
| 3 | Jul 15, 1952 – Jul 23, 1952 | 9 | 103°F (Jul 22) | 98°F | 74°F |
| 4 | Jul 27, 2006 – Aug 4, 2006 | 9 | 102°F (Aug 3) | 98°F | 77°F |
| 5 | Jun 6, 1984 – Jun 14, 1984 | 9 | 99°F (Jun 7) | 97°F | 71°F |
| 6 | Aug 27, 1953 – Sep 3, 1953 | 8 | 102°F (Aug 31) | 100°F | 70°F |
| 7 | Jul 20, 1987 – Jul 27, 1987 | 8 | 101°F (Jul 21) | 98°F | 72°F |
| 8 | Aug 3, 2007 – Aug 9, 2007 | 7 | 104°F (Aug 8) | 98°F | 74°F |
| 9 | Aug 27, 1932 – Sep 2, 1932 | 7 | 101°F (Aug 31) | 98°F | 70°F |
| 10 | Jul 2, 1911 – Jul 8, 1911 | 7 | 100°F (Jul 7) | 96°F | 71°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
40th-warmest month on record
30th-warmest July of 130 on record
+0.2° vs. 79.7° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
6 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–6, 2026, peaking at 100°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 22 days, set in 2020.
Average July Temperature by Year
1897–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | 82.9°F |
| 2 | 2010 | 82.8°F |
| 3 | 2012 | 82.7°F |
| 4 | 1993 | 82.4°F |
| 5 | 2011 | 82.0°F |
| 6 | 2005 | 81.7°F |
| 7 | 2019 | 81.5°F |
| 8 | 2006 | 81.5°F |
| 9 | 1977 | 81.3°F |
| 10 | 1955 | 81.3°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 1900 | 82.9°F |
| 2 | July 2020 | 82.9°F |
| 3 | July 2010 | 82.8°F |
| 4 | July 2012 | 82.7°F |
| 5 | July 1993 | 82.4°F |
| 6 | July 2011 | 82.0°F |
| 7 | July 2005 | 81.7°F |
| 8 | July 2019 | 81.5°F |
| 9 | July 2006 | 81.5°F |
| 10 | July 1977 | 81.3°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 79.9°F | 30th of 130 |
| Charlottesville, VA | 79.3°F | 19th of 124 |
| Norfolk, VA | 81.2°F | 29th of 153 |
| Lynchburg, VA | 77.9°F | 33rd of 134 |
| Washington, DC | 81.7°F | 17th of 155 |