Rockingham County Climate
Rockingham County, Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
53.6°F
Annual Precip
39.0"
Annual Snowfall
19.4"
Extreme Heat Days
20.7
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Rockingham County Weather
A cool and dry mountain climate
Rockingham County's 53.6°F average annual temperature is cooler than the national median. Its 39.0 inches of precipitation is also notably lower than many other regions in the eastern U.S.
Cooler and drier than Virginia averages
At 53.6°F, the county is more than two degrees cooler than the state average of 55.9°F. It is also significantly drier than the statewide average of 45.7 inches of precipitation.
Drier than most surrounding counties
With only 39.0 inches of rain, Rockingham is one of the drier spots in the state. However, it sees 19.4 inches of snow, which is higher than its southern neighbor, Roanoke.
Crisp winters and mild summer heat
The county sees 21 extreme heat days over 90°F, with July averaging 74.8°F. Winter is biting, with January temperatures averaging 32.4°F and bringing nearly 20 inches of snow.
Winterize for the valley chill
Efficient heating systems are critical for Januarys that hover near freezing. Residents should also prepare for nearly 20 inches of snow, though the low annual rainfall reduces the risk of frequent flooding.
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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.