Richlands, VA has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Summers in Richlands are generally warm and humid, while winters are cold and snowy. In the spring and fall months, temperatures range from mild to cool with plenty of rainfall throughout the year. Generally speaking, there is low humidity all year round due to the area's close proximity to nearby mountain ranges. Richlands experiences an average of 39 inches of precipitation per year along with an average of 212 sunny days annually.
Richlands (zip 24641), Virginia gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Richlands (zip 24641) averages 14 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 180 sunny days per year in Richlands (zip 24641). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Richlands (zip 24641) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 129 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year