Richmond, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Richmond city County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
227,595
Population
3,798/sq mi density
$62,671
Median Income
$44,249 per capita
$328,100
Home Value
$364,726 Zillow
$1,314
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
349
Violent Crime/100K
3,240 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$62,671 median income, 6.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$328,100 home value, $1,314/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
349 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Richmond enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 62.5 sq mi (161.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,798/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5314°N, 77.4760°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Richmond city County |
| Nearest Airport | Richmond International (RIC) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 19.5 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.38 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.6").