Blue Ridge, VA is situated in the Appalachian Mountains and has a moderate climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are usually pleasantly warm, but nights can be cool due to the elevation. Winters are typically mild, but occasional heavy snowfalls occur due to its mountainous location. Spring and fall are usually pleasant and bring ample amounts of rainfall which provides lush greenery during these months. The changing of the seasons provides a variety of activities to enjoy in the area through all times of the year.
Blue Ridge, Virginia gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Blue Ridge averages 15 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Blue Ridge. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Blue Ridge gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 122 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 26
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 15 inches of snow a year