Prince Edward County Climate
Prince Edward County, Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
57.4°F
Annual Precip
44.5"
Annual Snowfall
6.1"
Extreme Heat Days
35.7
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Prince Edward County Weather
Warm and moderately wet climate
Prince Edward County is warmer than the national median, with an annual average temperature of 57.4°F. It averages 44.5 inches of precipitation, slightly less than the typical levels found along the Virginia coast.
Slightly warmer than the state mean
The county’s 57.4°F average temperature sits roughly 1.5 degrees higher than the Virginia state average of 55.9°F. This reflects its position in the warmer southern Piedmont region.
High heat compared to western neighbors
Prince Edward faces 36 days of extreme heat (≥90°F), which is much higher than the 13 days seen in Patrick County to the west. However, its 6.1 inches of snowfall is very similar to Pittsylvania's 5.8 inches.
Hot summers and mild winter spells
Summer is intense with a July average of 78.1°F and over a month’s worth of 90°F days. Winters are relatively mild, with a January average of 37.2°F and a winter seasonal average of 39.0°F.
Prepare for a long cooling season
With 36 days of extreme heat, ensuring your air conditioning is serviced by May is a priority. Winter gear needs are minimal, as the county only averages about 6 inches of snow per year.
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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.