Rockbridge County, VA has a unique climate characterized by warm summers and cold winters. The average summer temperature in the county is 70-80 degrees, while winter temperatures can dip as low as the teens. Average precipitation levels are relatively high throughout the year, although there is less rainfall during the winter months. Winters tend to be snowy due to orographic lift from the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains, while summers bring thunderstorms and occasional flooding along with moderate humidity levels. Rockbridge County enjoys four distinct seasons that provide recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and breathtaking views of its rolling hillsides.
Rockbridge County, Virginia gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Rockbridge County averages 19 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 219 sunny days per year in Rockbridge County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Rockbridge County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 107 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 19 inches of snow a year