Today’s Forecast

49º | Sunny | 5% chance of rain
Sunrise 7:24 a.m. | Sunset 5:07 p.m.

🌦 Hello, summer weather

Here’s what weather to expect this summer in Richmond

Richmond from above. | Photo by @takeone.aerial

We know the question on your mind, Richmonders — when’s it going to get hot? Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for June, July, and August.

While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what summer will bring.

Reminder: The first day of summer is on Thursday, June 20.

🌡️ Temperature

Think warm. This summer, Richmond has a 40-50% chance of temperatures being higher than normal.

🌧️ Precipitation

Expect slightly more precipitation. Richmond has a 40-50% chance of seeing higher than average rainfall amounts this summer.

RICtoday_Summer2024_PrecipOutlook — It might be a rainier summer than most in the River City.
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Map by NOAA

June

The average high in June is around 85.6°, with an average low of 65.5°. This summer, it could get warmer, with more days in the nineties. It’ll be an ideal month for park gatherings and outdoor meals, though — June has the longest days of the year with an average of 14 hours and 43 minutes of daylight.

July

We’re preparing for it to get truly hot in July. Typically, Richmonders will see temperatures ranging from 70.2-90.9°, on average. It tends to be the warmest month of the year and the most sunshine-y, so don’t forget sunscreen before you head out on a River City hike.

August

Historically, August brings temperatures between 68.5-88.3°. It could be hotter and rainier than average, according to NOAA. It’s probably best practice to keep an umbrella on you when you’re headed to Dogwood Dell for the Festival of Arts.

Make the most of the sunny days in the River City by planning ahead. Local favorite festivals, outdoor concerts, and public arts events are all included in our summer events preview.

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Events

Monday, May 29

Commonwealth’s 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony | Monday, May 29 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvidere St., Richmond | Free | Gather with the community to honor and remember US military personnel who died in the line of duty.

Tuesday, May 30

Mackenzie Roark on Shockoe Sessions Live! | Tuesday, May 30 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | In Your Ear Studios, 1813 E. Broad St., Richmond | $0-$15 | Get tickets to see the local alt-country songstress in person or tune in to the livestream.

Wednesday, May 31

Flying Squirrels vs. Erie SeaWolves | Wednesday, May 31 | 6:35 p.m. | The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $10-$25 | It’s Wine & K-9s and Dress Like Your Dog Day at the Diamond.

Thursday, June 1

Richmond Short Stories | Thursday, June 1 | 6-6:30 p.m. | The Valentine, 1015 E. Clay St., Richmond | Free | Explore new items in the museum’s collections and see the new exhibit, “Sign Spotting.”

Friday, June 2

Manchester Manifest First Fridays | Friday, Jun. 2, Friday, Jul. 7 | 5-11:59 p.m. | Hull Street, 11th-14th St., Richmond | Free | Head to Manchester for a monthly vendor fair and community celebration with local artisans, performers, and art.
Friday Cheers: Sampa The Great | Friday, Jun. 2 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Brown’s Island, S. 9th St., Richmond | $10-$15 | The rapper and singer from Zambia will take the stage after Richmond’s own Kenneka Cook.

Events calendar here

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Biz

👀 See the stunning (newly renovated) space at Synergy Face + Body by Travis Shaw MD

Synergy Face + Body by Travis Shaw MD offers both surgical and non-surgical procedures to Richmonders. | Photo provided by Synergy Face + Body

Travis Shaw MD has been serving the Richmond area for 10+ years and recently announced a partnership with North Carolina-based premier med spa Synergy Face + Body.

Featuring advanced aesthetic services and technology (supported by a team of highly trained staff), Synergy by Shaw specializes in natural-looking surgical + non-surgical services, offering everything from skincare and laser services to plastic surgery and corrective facials and fillers.

Pro tip: New clients receive 20% off their first appointment.*

Ready to see the renovations, RIC?

News Notes

Civic

Tomorrow is the last day to register to vote in the June 20 primary. Virginia has same-day voter registration, so you can technically register through Election Day, but you will have to use a provisional ballot. Check who’s running in your area.

Development

VCU has purchased the lot that’s currently home to BookHolders bookstore on Grace Street. The $3.5 million purchase is reportedly part of a plan to build an honors and undergraduate dorm on the parcel, although there are no immediate plans. (Richmond BizSense)

Festival

This year’s Jubilation in June celebration is set for Sunday, June 18 from 3-9 p.m. at Intermediate Terminal (3101 Wharf St.). The free festival will include live music, food, and fireworks. It’s part of the city’s summer-long Festival of Arts.

Outdoors

Richmond could be in for some on-and-off rainfall this week. Pro tip: Use our parks guide to find the outdoor space closest to you for when the sun decides to come out.

Film

The movie theater subscription service MoviePass has relaunched nationwide. There are 118 participating theaters in Virginia, including the Byrd, Movieland at Boulevard Square, CinéBistro at Stony Point, and several area Regals theaters. See how the new service works. (NBC12)

DYK

Did you know? UPS, Hanes, Old Navy, Oreo, Ritz Crackers, and Google are all clients of the Martin Agency, based in Richmond. Those companies also made Morning Consult’s 2023 list of Most Trusted Brands.

Family

Children’s Tower is a new kid-friendly + family-focused pediatric hospital, offering the latest in medical advancements while keeping playful touches so kids can have a comfortable and fun hospital experience. Its convenient location just off I-95 and free parking mean families can focus on what matters most: getting their children the best possible care.*

Active

For 22 years, Sports Backers training teams have prepared runners to reach the finish line of the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon + VCU Health Richmond 8k. Teams provide space for goal setting, friendship, camaraderie, accountability, plus experienced coaches. Marathon training begins June 3. Join a team today.*

Finance

Kim, Kylie, and Kris invest in this $1.7 trillion market, and now you can, too

Masterworks’ goal is to democratize art investing. | Photo by Masterworks

They know how to make smart money moves, and so do you. That’s why you’ll love this.

Masterworks is a platform that helps you invest in multi-million dollar art by names like Basquiat and Picasso — yep, the very same artists in their collections — for a fraction of the cost.

Not convinced? Masterworks investors enjoyed three recent sales where they earned 10.4%, 13.9%, and 35.0% net annualized returns — AKA real numbers, real returns.*

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The Wrap

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