The climate of Alexandria

The current climate in Alexandria features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 8°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 23°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 Alexandria, Virginia.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Alexandria in recent years was 38°C in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -8°C in January 2014.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Alexandria gets 1623 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 38 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit Alexandria?

The best time to visit Alexandria for mild to warm weather is April, June and August up to November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Alexandria.

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Climate Table of Alexandria

The climate table of Alexandria 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) 8 10 14 20 26 29 32 31 28 21 15 10
Temp. min (°C) 0 1 4 10 16 20 23 22 19 12 6 2
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Precipitation (mm) 133 88 156 91 242 152 210 112 117 147 75 100
Snow (cm) 17 6,6 7,9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,1 5,5
UV Index 1 5 4 7 6 7 8 7 7 2 3 3

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Temperature charts

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

Average Temperature per Month in Alexandria

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Yearly Temperature in Alexandria

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Alexandria, Virginia. 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 Alexandria

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Alexandria

Average Snowfall per Month in Alexandria

Total Yearly Snowfall in Alexandria

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Alexandria, Virginia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Alexandria

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Average weather in Alexandria by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Alexandria. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.