Virginia Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 42 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Virginia Climate Overview

Virginia has an average annual temperature of 57.2°F (across all 42 cities) with approximately 1095 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 76%. The warmest city is Petersburg with average July highs of 100.8°F, while Harrisonburg is the coldest with average January lows of 3.6°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Petersburg
Jul High: 100.8°F
Coldest City
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Harrisonburg
Jan Low: 3.6°F
Wettest City
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Suffolk
1169 mm/yr
Driest City
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Winchester
998 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Jul
Avg High: 97.2°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: 10.8°F
Cities With Data
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42
cities in Virginia
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Virginia — Weather History

📅 Virginia Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 42 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Virginia Seasonal Climate Guide

Jul is typically the warmest month across Virginia with average highs around 97.2°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near 10.8°F. Jul is the wettest month with approximately 115 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 61.2°F 10.8°F 36°F 78 83% 1.9 2.20
Feb 63.7°F 14.5°F 39.2°F 76 82% 2.0 3.00
Mar 72.5°F 20.8°F 46.8°F 93 79% 2.0 4.10
Apr 80.2°F 29.7°F 55°F 87 76% 1.8 5.10
May 86.5°F 41°F 63.9°F 105 77% 1.5 5.60
Jun 93.4°F 51.4°F 72.5°F 102 73% 1.4 6.20
Jul 97.2°F 59.7°F 78.4°F 115 69% 1.3 6.00
Aug 95.9°F 57.7°F 76.8°F 105 70% 1.3 5.30
Sep 91.6°F 47.8°F 69.8°F 105 71% 1.4 4.40
Oct 83.3°F 34.9°F 59.2°F 84 74% 1.5 3.50
Nov 73°F 25°F 49.1°F 81 78% 1.6 2.50
Dec 64°F 16.9°F 40.5°F 84 83% 1.7 2.00

📈 Virginia Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Virginia Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Virginia's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 42 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Virginia

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Virginia.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Virginia?
Petersburg is the hottest city in Virginia with an average July high of 100.8°F based on 45 years of data. View Petersburg weather history →
What is the coldest city in Virginia?
Harrisonburg is the coldest city with average January lows of 3.6°F. View Harrisonburg weather history →
Which city in Virginia gets the most rain?
Suffolk is the wettest city in Virginia with approximately 1169 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Suffolk weather history →
What is the warmest month in Virginia?
Jul is the warmest month across Virginia, with state-wide average highs of 97.2°F and average lows of 59.7°F.
How many cities in Virginia have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 42 cities in Virginia, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Virginia?
Jun is the sunniest month across Virginia with an average solar radiation of 6.20 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 42 cities in Virginia at monthly temporal resolution.