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Glen Allen, VA experiences a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are generally hot and humid with temperatures reaching into the 90s, while winters are usually mild with temperatures in the 40s and 50s. Spring and fall typically feature moderate temperatures and plenty of precipitation. Snowfall is common during winter months, but not excessive compared to other areas in the region. The area receives an average of 42 inches of rainfall each year, making it a great place to spend time outdoors throughout the year.

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

Glen Allen averages 13 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 207 sunny days per year in Glen Allen. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Glen Allen 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 28
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Glen Allen is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Virginia.

7.4 Summer - 6.2 Winter
September, May and October are the most pleasant months in Glen Allen, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateGlen Allen, VirginiaUnited States
  43.9 in.38.1 in.
  12.8 in.27.8 in.
  106.8 days106.2 days
  207 days205 days
  88.7°85.8°
  27.7°21.7°
  7.47
  4.54.3
  200 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 Glen Allen with an average high temperature of 88.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Virginia. In Glen Allen, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Glen Allen are May, September and June.
In Glen Allen, there are 36.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Virginia.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Glen Allen with an average of 27.7°. This is warmer than most places in Virginia.
In Glen Allen, there are 79.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Virginia.
In Glen Allen, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Virginia.
The humidity can be uncomfortably heavy or close in Glen Allen during the summer months. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. July, August and June are the three most humid months in Glen Allen.
August is the wettest month in Glen Allen with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 43.9 inches in Glen Allen means that it is about average compared to other places in Virginia.
July is the rainiest month in Glen Allen with 10.3 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.0 rainy days. There are 106.8 rainy days annually in Glen Allen, which is less rainy 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 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 12.8 inches in Glen Allen means that it is about average compared to other places in Virginia. January is the snowiest month in Glen Allen with 4.8 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 14 years ago

Glen Allen is a wonderful city to live  More

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Over 15 years ago

we have lived here for almost 24 years and found the area to be a great place to live in general and to raiser the family. there are many things to do withon 20 miles  More

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