Climate Insights for Virginia

The climate in Virginia is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,236 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 277 mm of rainfall. Virginia is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.The climate in Virginia is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 48.7 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 10.9 in of rainfall. Virginia is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 68°F.

Virginia sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 35°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Virginia sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 68°F to 95°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 68°F and an average of 78°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Virginia is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,236 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 277 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1 mm. That's 276 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Virginia is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 10.9 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 in. That's 10.9 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Virginia is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Virginia is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Virginia based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Virginia based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.