What is the weather like in Richmond vs Washington in August?

In August, Richmond averages 32°C high / 20°C low with about 146 mm of rain; Washington averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 122 mm.

Richmond vs Washington in August

Richmond and Washington are nearly tied in August — 69 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Richmond is sweltering, rainy, muggy air; Washington is sweltering, rainy.

Richmond vs Washington — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Richmond	🇺🇸 Washington
Comfort score	69/100 (C)	70/100 (B)
Feels-like high	35°C	35°C
Avg high / low	32° / 20°	31° / 21°
Rainfall	146 mm	122 mm
Rainy days	10	9
Humidity	75%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	61	64

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Richmond vs Washington in August — FAQ

Is August better in Richmond or Washington?: Richmond and Washington are nearly tied in August — 69 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Richmond is sweltering, rainy, muggy air; Washington is sweltering, rainy.
What is the weather like in Richmond vs Washington in August?: In August, Richmond averages 32°C high / 20°C low with about 146 mm of rain; Washington averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 122 mm.