Wythe County Climate
Wythe County, Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
52.6°F
Annual Precip
41.7"
Annual Snowfall
18.4"
Extreme Heat Days
6
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Wythe County Weather
Cooler than the National Median
Wythe County is cooler than many peers with an average annual temperature of 52.6°F. This mountain climate is characterized by low humidity and relatively low annual rainfall of 41.7 inches.
One of Virginia's Coolest Spots
Ranking 3.3 degrees below the state average, Wythe County is one of the coolest jurisdictions in Virginia. It is also drier than the state average of 45.7 inches, receiving about 4 inches less rain.
Drier than the Mountain Neighbors
Wythe receives 18.4 inches of snow, which is less than Wise County but significant for the region. It averages only 6 days of extreme heat, making it much more temperate in summer than nearby valley cities.
Gentle Summers and Cold Januaries
July is very mild with an average of 71.7°F and almost no extreme heat days. Winters are cold, with January temperatures averaging 32.9°F and an annual snowfall total of 18.4 inches.
Focus on Winter Home Heating
Efficient home heating is the primary concern given the 32.9°F January average and 18.4 inches of snow. Conversely, summer cooling needs are minimal thanks to the very low number of 90-degree days.
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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.