Climate Insights for Blacksburg

The climate in Blacksburg is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1013mm of precipitation falls per year. Blacksburg receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Blacksburg is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Gennaio, Febbraio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Blacksburg vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is Gennaio, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Blacksburg is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1013mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 104mm of rainfall. September and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 65mm. That's 39mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 36cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 13cm.

Blacksburg is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 17km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Blacksburg, which began on December 21, 2026. Blacksburg is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in Luglio at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near -2°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

The best time to visit Blacksburg is during Giugno, Luglio and Agosto, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 73mm per month. By contrast, Gennaio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Blacksburg 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.