OVERALL LIVING SCOREB
The Brutal Truth About Relocating to Richmond, VA
Thinking of moving to Richmond? Here is your comprehensive relocation weather guide, based on a 30-year historical climate analysis. Here's what it's like to live in Richmond.
🥵 THE MISERY INDEXGrade B
30-Year Historical Average
Avg Days Over 90°F29 (8%)
Avg Days Under 32°F58 (16%)
Wet/Rainy Days85 (23%)
☁️ SEASONAL DEPRESSIONGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Clear Sun Days260 (71%)
Gloomy Overcast Days49 (13%)
Avg Solar Energy Potential4.27 kWh/m²
🏡 HOMEOWNER NIGHTMARESGrade D
Utility & Damage Risk Averages
Heating Demand (HDD)3650 (Avg)
Cooling Demand (CDD)1567 (Avg)
Days w/ 40mph+ Gusts11 (3%)
🌱 YARD & GARDENGrade B
30-Year Agricultural Averages
Avg Frost-Free Days237 Days
Avg Last Spring FreezeMar 26
Avg First Fall FreezeNov 19
Yearly Water Demand43"
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