Petersburg city Climate
Petersburg city, Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
58.8°F
Annual Precip
47.0"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
43.4
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Petersburg city Weather
Warm and humid southern Virginia climate
Petersburg city is warmer than the national average, posting an annual mean temperature of 58.8°F. The city experiences 47.0 inches of annual precipitation, which is typical for the humid subtropical East Coast.
One of the state's warmer hubs
Petersburg’s 58.8°F average temperature is nearly three degrees higher than the Virginia state average of 55.9°F. This makes it significantly warmer than the mountain counties to the west.
Intense summer heat compared to peers
With 43 days per year hitting 90°F or higher, Petersburg faces more extreme heat than many central Virginia neighbors. Its 47.0 inches of rain is slightly above the state average of 45.7 inches, contributing to high summer humidity.
Long, hot summers and mild winters
July is particularly sweltering with an average of 79.2°F and frequent extreme heat spikes. Winters are relatively mild, averaging 40.3°F from December through February, with January lows rarely staying below freezing.
Focus on high-capacity cooling
The 43 extreme heat days require robust HVAC systems and energy-efficient insulation to manage summer utility costs. Winter concerns are minimal as snow data is limited, suggesting a primary focus on heat mitigation.
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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.