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Springfield, VA vs Frederick, MD

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Highlights

On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Frederick. Springfield averages 197 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Frederick, Maryland gets 42.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. Springfield, Virginia gets 44.8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Frederick averages 23.1 inches of snow per year. Springfield averages 19.5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Frederick, Maryland
Summer High:
the July high is around 87.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23.3
Rain: averages 42.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 23.1 inches of snow a year

Springfield, Virginia
Summer High:
the July high is around 86.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25.1
Rain: averages 44.8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 19.5 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Frederick

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Frederick is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Maryland.

7.3 / 10
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Frederick, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Springfield

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Springfield is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Virginia.

7.3 / 10
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Springfield, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Springfield, VA

8 PM PST

Mostly Cloudy

63°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightMostly Cloudy57° / 77°W 3 mph
Wednesday NightPartly Cloudy59° / 78°NW 2 to 6 mph
Thursday NightShowers And Thunderstorms Likely54° / 67°N 8 mph
Friday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear49° / 71°NW 6 to 10 mph
Saturday NightMostly Cloudy53° / 76°W 5 mph
Sunday NightPartly Cloudy55° / 77°SE 6 mph
Monday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms60° / 77°SE 7 mph
Today's Weather - Frederick, MD

8 PM PST

Scattered Rain Showers

61°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightScattered Rain Showers55° / 75°SW 2 mph
Wednesday NightPartly Cloudy56° / 76°NW 1 to 5 mph
Thursday NightShowers And Thunderstorms51° / 65°N 5 mph
Friday NightChance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear47° / 70°NW 2 to 9 mph
Saturday NightPartly Cloudy51° / 75°NW 3 mph
Sunday NightPartly Cloudy52° / 77°E 3 mph
Monday NightChance Rain Showers58° / 77°SE 5 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthSpringfield, VAFrederick, MD
January43° / 25°41° / 23°
February47° / 28°45° / 26°
March55° / 34°54° / 32°
April67° / 44°66° / 42°
May74° / 53°75° / 51°
June83° / 63°84° / 61°
July87° / 68°88° / 66°
August85° / 66°86° / 64°
September78° / 59°79° / 56°
October67° / 47°68° / 45°
November57° / 38°56° / 36°
December46° / 29°45° / 28°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Springfield / Frederick
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 024 / 2510 / 83 / 4
February0 / 020 / 219 / 83 / 2
March0 / 014 / 1511 / 101 / 2
April0 / 12 / 411 / 100 / 0
May1 / 10 / 012 / 110 / 0
June5 / 50 / 011 / 100 / 0
July8 / 100 / 010 / 90 / 0
August7 / 80 / 09 / 80 / 0
September2 / 20 / 09 / 80 / 0
October0 / 01 / 38 / 80 / 0
November0 / 08 / 119 / 90 / 0
December0 / 021 / 2210 / 92 / 2
July is the hottest month for Springfield with an average high temperature of 86.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Virginia. In Springfield, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Springfield are September, May and June.

July is the hottest month for Frederick with an average high temperature of 87.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Maryland. In Frederick, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Frederick are September, May and June.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Springfield with an average of 25.1°. This is about average compared to other places in Virginia.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Frederick with an average of 23.3°. This is colder than most places in Maryland.

In Springfield, there are 22.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Virginia.

In Frederick, there are 26.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Maryland.

In Springfield, there are 88.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Virginia.

In Frederick, there are 100.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Maryland.

In Springfield, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Virginia.

In Frederick, there are 0.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Maryland.

July is the wettest month in Springfield with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 27% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 44.8 inches in Springfield means that it is wetter than most places in Virginia.


May is the wettest month in Frederick with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.8 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 27% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 42.5 inches in Frederick means that it is drier than most places in Maryland.

May is the rainiest month in Springfield with 11.7 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 8.3 rainy days. There are 118.3 rainy days annually in Springfield, 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.

May is the rainiest month in Frederick with 11.3 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.5 rainy days. There are 107.2 rainy days annually in Frederick, which is less rainy than most places in Maryland. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 19.5 inches in Springfield means that it is snowier than most places in Virginia.

An annual snowfall of 23.1 inches in Frederick means that it is snowier than most places in Maryland.
February is the snowiest month in Springfield with 7.0 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Frederick with 8.6 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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