Tazewell County Climate
Tazewell County, Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
51.4°F
Annual Precip
46.1"
Annual Snowfall
32.3"
Extreme Heat Days
2.85
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Tazewell County Weather
A Cool and High-Altitude Climate
Tazewell County averages just 51.4°F annually, making it one of the cooler counties in the eastern United States. This temperature profile is below the national median and reflects the county’s rugged mountain terrain.
The Coldest County in This Group
Tazewell sits 4.5 degrees below the Virginia state average of 55.9°F. It is notably cooler than its neighbors, providing a distinct highland climate within the Commonwealth.
Colder and Snowier Than Smyth
Tazewell averages 32.3 inches of snow, more than triple the 10.3 inches seen in neighboring Smyth County. Its July average of 70.2°F is also significantly lower than most of the surrounding region.
Snowy Winters and Brief Summers
With only 3 days per year reaching 90°F, extreme heat is almost non-existent in Tazewell. However, winter is long and snowy, with 32.3 inches of snowfall and a January mean of 31.8°F.
Ready for Heavy Winter Snow
Heavy-duty winter gear and snow removal equipment are essential for navigating the 32 inches of annual snowfall. Air conditioning is rarely a priority, as summer highs are among the mildest in the state.
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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.