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Weather in January

January, like December, in Rio, Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 41.5°F (5.3°C). January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is a chilly month in Rio, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 46.2°F (7.9°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C). Stepping into February, Rio records an average high-temperature of a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C), almost consistent with January. Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Rio, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and an average low of 35.2°F (1.8°C). March's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) to a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a comfortable spring month in Rio, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 66°F (18.9°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C). The shift into April brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in March to a refreshing 66°F (18.9°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Rio, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 75.4°F (24.1°C) and min 54.1°F (12.3°C). As May arrives, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a refreshing 66°F (18.9°C) in April to a warm 75.4°F (24.1°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is still a warm month in Rio, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 60.8°F (16°C) and 83.5°F (28.6°C). Rio's weather in June presents a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from 75.4°F (24.1°C) in May to a still moderately hot 83.5°F (28.6°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July is a hot summer month in Rio, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 88.2°F (31.2°C) and min 64.6°F (18.1°C). With average high and low temperatures of 88.2°F (31.2°C) and 64.6°F (18.1°C) respectively, July is Rio's warmest month. For July, the heat index is evaluated at a torrid 100.4°F (38°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Rio, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 85.6°F (29.8°C) and an average low of 63.3°F (17.4°C). August's onset brings an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 85.6°F (29.8°C), showing a minute difference from July's 88.2°F (31.2°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Rio, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 78.6°F (25.9°C) and 58.5°F (14.7°C). The start of September involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from a warm 85.6°F (29.8°C) in August to a still moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, in Rio, Virginia, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 67.1°F (19.5°C) and 48°F (8.9°C). The average high-temperature drops in October, from September's moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C) to a comfortable 67.1°F (19.5°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Rio, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37°F (2.8°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C). November's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from an enjoyable 67.1°F (19.5°C) in October to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rio, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.6°F (8.1°C) and an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C). The average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9.7 days and typically collects 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain?

In Rio, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.9 days and collects up to 27.99" (711mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow in Rio?

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall.

How many days does it snow?

Throughout the year, there are 14.6 snowfall days, and 10.43" (265mm) of snow is accumulated.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

When does it snow the most?

March is the month with the most snowfall in Rio. Snow falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Rio, Virginia, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

What is the rainiest month?

The months with the most rainfall are April and May, with an average 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are May, September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

When are the longest days?

The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 14h and 48min of daylight.

What is the warmest month in Rio?

Rio's July weather, with an average high temperature of 88.2°F (31.2°C) and an average low temperature of 64.6°F (18.1°C), tends to be the warmest of the year.

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is July, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What month has the most sunshine?

July has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

Average temperature
Rio, VA

Average temperature - Rio, VA

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure
Rio, VA

Average pressure - Rio, VA

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed
Rio, VA

Average wind speed - Rio, VA

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity
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Average humidity - Rio, VA

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall
Rio, VA

Average rainfall - Rio, VA

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days
Rio, VA

Average rainfall days - Rio, VA

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall
Rio, VA

Average snowfall - Rio, VA

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days
Rio, VA

Average snowfall days - Rio, VA

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
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Average daylight / Average sunshine - Rio, VA

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days
Rio, VA

Average sunshine days - Rio, VA

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index
Rio, VA

Average UV index - Rio, VA

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average visibility
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Average visibility - Rio, VA

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, September, October and December (5mi).

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