What’s the climate like in Virginia?
The current climate of Virginia features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 9°C. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Virginia in recent years was 37°C in July 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -6°C in February 2015.
On average, Virginia gets 1420 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 34 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate of Virginia is based on weather data from . Other spots, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Virginia for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Virginia?
The best time to visit Virginia for sunny weather is April through June and September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Virginia. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Virginia
The climate table of Virginia shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 9 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 15 | 12 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -2 | -1 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 70 | 130 | 133 | 120 | 104 | 118 | 146 | 124 | 88 | 163 | 130 | 94 |
| Snow (cm) | 8,0 | 17 | 4,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,7 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 22°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 9°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1420 mm per year, averaging 118 mm per month
- Snowfall: 34 cm per year
- Driest months: 70 mm in January, 88 mm in September and 94 mm in December
- Wettest months: 163 mm in October, 146 mm in July and 133 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Virginia
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Virginia, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Virginia
This graph shows how much precipitation Virginia, United States, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Virginia
This graph shows how much snow Virginia, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Virginia
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Virginia, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Virginia
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Virginia, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Virginia
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Virginia, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Virginia
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Virginia, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Virginia by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Virginia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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