Pittsylvania County Climate
Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
55.6°F
Annual Precip
47.7"
Annual Snowfall
5.8"
Extreme Heat Days
21.7
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Pittsylvania County Weather
Typical Mid-Atlantic weather patterns
Pittsylvania County closely mirrors national climate trends with an annual average temperature of 55.6°F. It receives 47.7 inches of precipitation, making it slightly wetter than the national median but typical for the region.
A perfect match for Virginia averages
The county's 55.6°F annual average is nearly identical to the Virginia state average of 55.9°F. Its precipitation level of 47.7 inches also sits just above the state mean of 45.7 inches.
Balanced seasons in the Southside
Pittsylvania sees 22 days of extreme heat, which is moderate compared to the more urban corridors to the east. It experiences 5.8 inches of snowfall annually, significantly less than the 18.6 inches seen in Page County to the north.
Warm summers and temperate winters
July temperatures average 75.5°F, while the broader summer season averages 73.6°F. Winters are cool but rarely extreme, with a January average of 35.7°F and only 5.8 inches of snow over the season.
Standard HVAC and light winter prep
A balanced HVAC system is ideal here to handle the 22 extreme heat days and the cool winter nights. With less than 6 inches of snow, heavy-duty winter equipment is rarely necessary for most residents.
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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.