Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Weather Score #

Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.

Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.

Key factors in the calculation:

High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures

Temperatures #

Richmond experiences comfortable temperatures from April to October.
July and August have the highest average temperatures, often exceeding 30°C, which may cause discomfort.
December, January and February have discomfort temperatures, with chilly conditions and minimum temperatures frequently dropping to near-freezing levels.
The transition months of March and November exhibit moderate temperatures.

Maximum Temperatures

Minimum Temperatures

Maximum/minimum temperature averages are computed by averaging the max/min temperature of each day for a given period.

Conditions #

In Richmond, Virginia, the total sun hours exhibit a clear increase as the months progress from winter to summer, peaking in June with 7.2 hours. Meanwhile, precipitation levels tend to be relatively stable throughout the year, with minor fluctuations, reaching their highest in August at 5.14mm.
Interestingly, the months with the highest sun hours do not correlate strongly with increased precipitation; for example, June has high sunshine yet maintains a moderate precipitation level. This suggests a climate that allows for sunny days even during periods of rainfall, highlighting Richmond's distinctive weather patterns.

Sunny Weather

Period	Richmond
Jan	4.7 hours/day
Feb	3.8 hours/day
Mar	4.9 hours/day
Apr	5.6 hours/day
May	5.4 hours/day
Jun	7.2 hours/day
Jul	6.3 hours/day
Aug	5.3 hours/day
Sep	6.0 hours/day
Oct	5.6 hours/day
Nov	5.4 hours/day
Dec	4.0 hours/day
Average	5.3 hours/day

Sun hours are computed from the number of hours of direct sunlight. The length of the day can affect these measurements; for example, northern cities have longer days in summer.

Precipitation Levels

Average amount of precipitation that falls in a form of a rain, snow, sleet or hail.

Wind Speed

Humidity

Daylight Hours #

In Richmond, Virginia, the earliest sunrise occurs in June at 5:49 AM, while the latest sunrise is at 7:22 AM in January, demonstrating a significant variance in morning light throughout the year.
The sunset times exhibit a similar trend, with the earliest sunset happening at 4:54 PM in December and the latest at 8:31 PM in June, highlighting the extended daylight hours during the summer months.
Moreover, the day length ranges from a minimum of 9 hours and 36 minutes in December to a maximum of 14 hours and 42 minutes in June, indicating that the city experiences a substantial difference in the amount of daylight across the seasons, with long summer days and considerably short winter days.

Sunrise Time

Sunrise times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Sunset Time

Sunset times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Useful Day Length

Discards daylight hours before 7 AM. In places that are located to the west of the timezone, the sun rises and sets later compared to the cities that are located to the east. This means that the useful day length is longer in the cities located to the west of the time zone.

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