Clarke County Climate
Clarke County, Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
52.7°F
Annual Precip
46.4"
Annual Snowfall
—
Extreme Heat Days
5
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Clarke County Weather
Cooler than the national median
Clarke County's average annual temperature of 52.7°F makes it cooler than most U.S. counties. This northern Virginia location benefits from milder summers and more pronounced winters.
Colder than the Virginia average
Clarke is over 3 degrees cooler than the state average of 55.9°F. However, it receives slightly more precipitation, with 46.4 inches compared to the state's 45.7 inches.
The cool corner of the region
At 52.7°F, Clarke is notably cooler than Culpeper County to the south. It also receives significantly more rainfall than Covington City, making it both cooler and wetter than many neighbors.
Mild summers with very little heat
The county enjoys remarkably mild summers with only 5 days reaching 90°F. Winters are much colder than the state average, with January temperatures dipping to 31.0°F.
Focus on heating and insulation
Prioritize home heating and insulation as winter averages stay below freezing. Cooling costs are typically low here, given the rare occurrence of extreme heat days.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.