Wise County Climate
Wise County, Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
54.0°F
Annual Precip
53.8"
Annual Snowfall
28.1"
Extreme Heat Days
6.949999999999999
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Wise County Weather
Cool and Wet Appalachian Climate
Wise County averages 54.0°F annually, which is consistent with the national median but accompanied by high moisture. The county receives a heavy 53.8 inches of precipitation each year.
One of Virginia's Wettest Counties
The county is nearly 2 degrees cooler than the state average and receives 8 inches more rain than the Virginia norm. This combination makes it a lush, high-precipitation outlier in the Commonwealth.
Snow Capital of the Region
With 28.1 inches of annual snowfall, Wise is significantly snowier than neighboring Wythe or Washington counties. It also sees very few extreme heat days, recording only 7 per year.
Mild Summers and Snowy Winters
Summer temperatures are gentle, averaging just 70.8°F from June through August. Winter brings 28.1 inches of snow and average temperatures of 36.0°F, creating a true mountain winter experience.
Prep for Rain and Snow
Residents need reliable four-wheel drive and snow tires to navigate the 28.1 inches of annual snowfall. Waterproof clothing is also essential for managing the 53.8 inches of rain that fall throughout the year.
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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.