Petersburg, Virginia has a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and chilly winters. The summers are warm and often reach temperatures in the mid-80s (Fahrenheit) with high humidity. Winters can be cool but mild, with highs usually reaching around the low 40s (Fahrenheit). Generally, Petersburg experiences rainfall throughout the year, with average yearly amounts ranging from 41 to 48 inches depending on the area of the city. Additionally, snowfall is possible during winter months, although it does not tend to accumulate significantly.
Petersburg, Virginia gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Petersburg averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 206 sunny days per year in Petersburg. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Petersburg gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 104 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year