Lorton, VA has a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and cold, mild winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 80°F and the average winter temperature is around 40°F. There is plenty of precipitation throughout the year, with an average of 43 inches annually. Winters are generally wetter than summers, however occasional snowfall can occur during the winter months. The city also experiences an average of 205 days of sunshine each year.
Lorton, Virginia gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lorton averages 14 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 198 sunny days per year in Lorton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lorton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 114 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year