Highland County Climate
Highland County, Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
48.5°F
Annual Precip
46.1"
Annual Snowfall
36.4"
Extreme Heat Days
1.05
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Highland County Weather
Highland Offers a Rare Cool Mountain Climate
At 48.5°F annually, Highland County is much cooler than the national median. Its high altitude creates a climate more common in the northern United States.
One of the Coolest Spots in Virginia
Highland is 7.4 degrees cooler than the Virginia state average of 55.9°F. This makes it a unique pocket of cold in an otherwise temperate state.
A Sharp Contrast to Eastern Virginia
Highland is nearly 10 degrees cooler than Hanover County and 12 degrees cooler than Hopewell. It experiences far more winter intensity than any other county in this group.
Heavy Snowfall and Very Mild Summers
The county sees only one day of extreme heat annually, with July averaging a pleasant 67.9°F. Winters are harsh, delivering 36.4 inches of snow each year.
Serious Winter Prep and No Need for AC
Heavy-duty heating and snow removal equipment are essential for the 36-inch annual snowfall. Most residents can skip air conditioning, as 90-degree days are almost non-existent.
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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.