York County Climate
York County, Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
59.7°F
Annual Precip
51.2"
Annual Snowfall
4.3"
Extreme Heat Days
37.3
days >= 90°F/yr
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About York County Weather
Warm Coastal Virginia Climate
York County is notably warmer than the national median, with an average annual temperature of 59.7°F. This coastal region experiences a humid subtropical climate with high annual rainfall of 51.2 inches.
Warmer and Wetter than Average
The county is 3.8 degrees warmer than the Virginia state average and receives 5.5 inches more rain. This makes it one of the warmest and most humid parts of the Commonwealth.
Extreme Heat Compared to Inland
York experiences 37 days of extreme heat, which is over five times the amount seen in mountain counties like Wise. It sees very little snow, averaging only 4.3 inches compared to the double digits found out west.
Hot Summers and Mild Winters
July is hot with an average of 79.3°F and over a month’s worth of days topping 90°F. Winters are the mildest in this group, with a December to February average of 41.8°F and minimal snowfall.
Managing Humidity and Heat
High-capacity air conditioning and dehumidifiers are essential to handle the 37 days of extreme heat and 79.3°F July average. Residents should also prepare for frequent heavy rain, totaling over 51 inches annually.
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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.