Sussex County Climate
Sussex County, Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
58.9°F
Annual Precip
49.6"
Annual Snowfall
5.3"
Extreme Heat Days
44.73333333333333
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Sussex County Weather
Frequent Heat and Heavy Rain
Sussex County averages 58.9°F annually, placing it among the warmer temperate regions in the United States. Its 49.6 inches of annual precipitation is significantly higher than the national median, indicating a very wet climate.
Above Average in Heat and Rain
Sussex stays 3 degrees warmer than the Virginia state average and is roughly 4 inches wetter. This combination makes it a productive agricultural area but increases the intensity of summer humidity.
The Regional Leader in Heat
With 45 days of 90°F heat, Sussex is hotter than neighboring Suffolk and Stafford. Its July average of 79°F is among the highest for inland counties in the region.
Extreme Heat Defines the Summer
Summers are intense, with 45 days exceeding 90°F and a three-month average of 76.9°F. Winters are mild, seeing only 5.3 inches of snow and maintaining a January average of 39.0°F.
Prepare for a Long Hot Season
Summer heat safety is the priority here, as 45 days of extreme heat require reliable cooling and hydration. Gardening and farming plans must account for the high annual rainfall of nearly 50 inches.
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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.