Shenandoah County Climate
Shenandoah County, Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
53.0°F
Annual Precip
38.4"
Annual Snowfall
22.4"
Extreme Heat Days
20.35
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Shenandoah County Weather
A cool, northern-style mountain climate
Shenandoah County averages 53.0°F annually, making it one of the cooler spots relative to the national median. This climate is defined by colder winters and a shorter growing season.
One of Virginia's coldest counties
The county's 53.0°F average is nearly three degrees lower than the Virginia state average of 55.9°F. It consistently ranks as one of the chillier jurisdictions in the Commonwealth.
Heavy snow and low rainfall
Shenandoah receives a significant 22.4 inches of snow annually, which is higher than most of its neighbors. Paradoxically, it is quite dry, with only 38.4 inches of total precipitation compared to the state's 45.7.
Freezing winters and moderate summers
January is cold here, with an average temperature of 31.9°F. While July reaches an average of 74.1°F, the county only sees about 20 days of extreme heat over 90°F per year.
Winter readiness is the top priority
With 22.4 inches of annual snow and sub-freezing January averages, residents need heavy winter gear and reliable heating. The low annual rainfall of 38.4 inches means fewer rainy days, but snow management is key.
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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.