Orange County Climate
Orange County, Virginia
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
55.9°F
Annual Precip
44.4"
Annual Snowfall
15.9"
Extreme Heat Days
28
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
7a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
3,857
Supports most vegetables & fruits
Seasonal Overview
National Comparison
7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
Safety
Weather Alerts
Climate Advisory: Orange County
Climate Verdict
Orange County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 55.9°F, moderately wet with 44.4 inches of annual precipitation, occasional hot days — 28.15 per year above 90°F, light snow averaging 15.9 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 34.7°F. summers are warm — July averages 76.5°F. The 42°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
Orange County closely matches the Virginia statewide average temperature of 56.2°F.
Climate Profile
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 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.