Orange County Climate
Orange County, Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
55.9°F
Annual Precip
44.4"
Annual Snowfall
15.9"
Extreme Heat Days
28.15
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Orange County Weather
A quintessential Virginia climate profile
Orange County averages 55.9°F annually, which aligns perfectly with the state average. It receives 44.4 inches of precipitation, making for a standard Mid-Atlantic environment.
The benchmark for Virginia weather
Matching the state average of 55.9°F exactly, Orange County represents the typical Virginia weather experience. It avoids the coastal heat and the mountain chill.
Colder than the southern Piedmont
Orange is notably cooler than Nottoway County, which averages 57.6°F. It also receives much more snow than its southern neighbors.
Real winters and hot summers
The county experiences 15.9 inches of snow annually, making it one of the snowier spots in this list. Summer features 28 days of extreme heat reaching at least 90°F.
Prepare for four distinct seasons
Residents need both snow shovels for the 15.9 inches of snow and efficient cooling for the 28 heat days. This climate requires a full range of seasonal clothing and home prep.
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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.