King George County, VA Climate


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King George, VA County enjoys a mild climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are usually hot and humid, with temperatures averaging in the low to mid 80s Fahrenheit. Winters are usually cold, with temperatures ranging from the mid 30s to upper 40s Fahrenheit. Spring and autumn are typically mild with temperatures in the 50s and 60s Fahrenheit. The region receives anywhere from 34 to 39 inches of precipitation per year, mostly during the summer months of May through August. Snowfall is possible in the winter months, usually ranging from 1-3 inches per month when snow does occur. King George County’s climate is often described as ‘temperate’ which perfectly summarizes its weather conditions throughout the year; plenty of sun, mild temperatures and moderate rainfall levels.

King George County, Virginia gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

King George County averages 14 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in King George County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

King George County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for King George County is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Virginia.

7.4 Summer - 6.1 Winter
September, May and October are the most pleasant months in King George County, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateKing George, VirginiaUnited States
  43.2 in.38.1 in.
  13.8 in.27.8 in.
  118.1 days106.2 days
  202 days205 days
  89.0°85.8°
  25.9°21.7°
  7.47
  4.14.3
  83 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for King George County with an average high temperature of 89.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Virginia. In King George County, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for King George County are May, September and June.
In King George County, there are 37.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Virginia.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for King George County with an average of 25.9°. This is warmer than most places in Virginia.
In King George County, there are 86.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Virginia.
In King George County, there are 0.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Virginia.
The humidity can be uncomfortably heavy or close in King George County during the summer months. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. July, August and June are the three most humid months in King George County.
July is the wettest month in King George County with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 26% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 43.2 inches in King George County means that it is about average compared to other places in Virginia.
May is the rainiest month in King George County with 11.4 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.8 rainy days. There are 118.1 rainy days annually in King George County, which is rainier than most places in Virginia. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 13.8 inches in King George County means that it is about average compared to other places in Virginia. January is the snowiest month in King George County with 5.3 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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