Cape Charles, VA has an overall mild climate that is typical of the mid-Atlantic region. Summers are usually hot and humid, with temperatures frequently reaching into the 80s and 90s. Winters in the area can be chilly, but rarely experience extreme cold temperatures or snow storms. Spring and autumn seasons are generally mild, with some rain and occasional thunderstorms throughout the year. The town generally experiences a moderate amount of sunshine year-round, providing for pleasant weather during much of the year.
Cape Charles, Virginia gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Cape Charles averages 5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 210 sunny days per year in Cape Charles. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Cape Charles gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 117 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 5 inches of snow a year