Fredericksburg city Climate
Fredericksburg city, Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
56.8°F
Annual Precip
43.4"
Annual Snowfall
11.3"
Extreme Heat Days
40.7
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Fredericksburg city Weather
Warm Mid-Atlantic Climate in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg averages 56.8°F annually, making it warmer than the typical American city. The area receives 43.4 inches of precipitation, balancing frequent sunshine with regular rainfall.
Exceeding the Virginia Average Temperature
At 56.8°F, the city stays roughly one degree warmer than the Virginia state average of 55.9°F. This heat is particularly evident during the peak of summer.
Hotter and Drier Than the Mountains
Fredericksburg is significantly warmer than western counties like Frederick, averaging nearly 4°F higher annually. It also sees far less snow, recording just 11.3 inches compared to the 25.1 inches found in the Shenandoah Valley.
Intense Summer Heat Waves
The city endures 41 days of extreme heat above 90°F each year, making for a sweltering July average of 78.1°F. Winters are relatively mild, with a December-to-February average of 37.6°F.
Prioritize Cooling and Hydration
High-efficiency air conditioning is a necessity here to combat over 40 days of extreme summer heat. Winter preparations can be more modest, as the city averages less than a foot of snow per year.
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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.