Rappahannock County Climate
Rappahannock County, Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
54.2°F
Annual Precip
48.8"
Annual Snowfall
21.0"
Extreme Heat Days
27.1
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Rappahannock County Weather
A cooler pocket of the humid South
Rappahannock County's annual average temperature of 54.2°F sits just below the national median. This humid subtropical climate offers a temperate balance compared to more extreme regions of the United States.
Consistently cooler than the Virginia average
The county stays notably cooler than the state average of 55.9°F. Its position in the foothills keeps it more temperate than the tidewater regions to the east.
Damp and snowy compared to neighbors
With 48.8 inches of annual precipitation, Rappahannock is wetter than the state average of 45.7 inches. Its 21 inches of annual snowfall also exceeds many of its surrounding lowland neighbors.
Brisk winters and manageable summer heat
Residents experience about 27 extreme heat days over 90°F annually, concentrated in a July that averages 74.4°F. Winter brings a chillier reality, with January temperatures averaging 33.7°F.
Prepare for snow and humid summers
Homeowners should prioritize sturdy snow removal equipment to handle the 21 inches of yearly snowfall. Reliable HVAC systems are essential to navigate both the 27 heat days and the freezing January nights.
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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.