Gloucester County Climate
Gloucester County, Virginia
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
57.6°F
Annual Precip
51.9"
Annual Snowfall
8.5"
Extreme Heat Days
16
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
8a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
Seasonal Overview
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Climate Advisory: Gloucester County
Climate Verdict
Gloucester County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 57.6°F, moderately wet with 51.9 inches of annual precipitation, rare extreme heat with only 15.6 days above 90°F annually, light snow averaging 8.5 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 38.1°F. summers are warm — July averages 77.4°F. The 39°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
The moderate temperatures support hiking, cycling, and camping comfortably in spring, summer, and fall.
Regional Context
Gloucester County closely matches the Virginia statewide average temperature of 56.2°F, it is also noticeably wetter, receiving 5.9 inches more precipitation than the state average.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.