Halifax County Climate
Halifax County, Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
58.5°F
Annual Precip
46.4"
Annual Snowfall
5.5"
Extreme Heat Days
40.1
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Halifax County Weather
Warm Southern Border Climate
Halifax County averages 58.5°F annually, making it significantly warmer than the national median. It receives 46.4 inches of precipitation, providing a humid environment for the region.
One of Virginia's Warmer Counties
Halifax exceeds the Virginia state average of 55.9°F by more than two degrees. It also surpasses the state's average precipitation level of 45.7 inches.
Hotter and Less Snowy Than Neighbors
Halifax is warmer than Goochland and Fredericksburg, and its 5.5 inches of snow is among the lowest for inland Virginia. It records 40 days of extreme heat, matching the highest levels in the region.
Long Summers and Very Mild Winters
July averages a warm 78.7°F, contributing to a summer-long average of 76.7°F. Winters are the mildest in the set, with a December-February average of 40.4°F and very little snow.
Plan for Sustained Summer Heat
Outdoor workers and residents should plan for 40 days of extreme heat each year. Given the low 5.5-inch snowfall, winter gear is less critical than robust cooling and dehumidification.
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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.