Warrenton, VA Climate


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Warrenton, VA has a humid subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 59 degrees Fahrenheit with an average of 43 inches of precipitation each year. Warrenton experiences four distinct seasons throughout the year, with temperatures normally ranging from a low of 33 degrees in the winter to 87 degrees in the summer. The area generally receives plenty of rainfall year-round, and snowfall typically occurs between December and February.

Warrenton, Virginia gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Warrenton averages 20 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 199 sunny days per year in Warrenton. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Warrenton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 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 20 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.3 Summer - 5.7 Winter
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Warrenton, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWarrenton, VirginiaUnited States
  44.4 in.38.1 in.
  19.9 in.27.8 in.
  113.2 days106.2 days
  199 days205 days
  86.0°85.8°
  23.2°21.7°
  7.37
  4.34.3
  643 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 Warrenton with an average high temperature of 86.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Virginia. In Warrenton, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Warrenton are September, May and June.
In Warrenton, there are 17.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Virginia.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Warrenton with an average of 23.2°. This is colder than most places in Virginia.
In Warrenton, there are 102.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Virginia.
In Warrenton, there are 0.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Virginia.
The humidity is usually acceptable in Warrenton but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. July, August and June are the three most uncomfortably humid months in Warrenton.
May is the wettest month in Warrenton with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 27% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 44.4 inches in Warrenton means that it is wetter than most places in Virginia.
May is the rainiest month in Warrenton with 11.6 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.7 rainy days. There are 113.2 rainy days annually in Warrenton, which is less rainy than most places in Virginia. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 19.9 inches in Warrenton means that it is snowier than most places in Virginia. January is the snowiest month in Warrenton with 7.5 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 15 years ago

A pretty downtown, lots to do near by and a reasonable cost of living this close to  More

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Over 16 years ago

We're considering moving to VA. We're presently live in FL; want seasonal changes + close to large city. Mid-50's; love hiking, gorgeous scenery, easy access to  More

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Warrenton and the surrounding area is a great place to live. It is historical, and in horse country for those who like horses. The people are friendly and life is pretty  More

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