The climate of Virginia

The current climate in Virginia features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 9°C throughout the year. 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Virginia, United States.

Temperature records

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.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Virginia gets 1420 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 34 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

The climate in Virginia is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Virginia to get the 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 nice 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.

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Climate Table of Virginia

The climate table of Virginia shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Virginia, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Virginia

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Yearly Temperature in Virginia

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Virginia, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Virginia

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Virginia

Average Snowfall per Month in Virginia

Total Yearly Snowfall in Virginia

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Virginia

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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.