Richmond · February
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 52°F, low 34°F. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
52° / 34°F
Humidity
67%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
11 mph
What February feels like in Richmond
Sunrise
07:58
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:48
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Richmond in February
The kit for February in Richmond: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
+5° avg high
0 rain days
Richmond in January →
February
52°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-7° avg high
0 rain days
Richmond in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Richmond in February?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Richmond in February?+
Average high 52°F, average low 34°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Richmond?+
Compared to January (avg high 47°F), February is warmer. Compared to March (avg high 59°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in Richmond in February?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in February, on average.