Albemarle County, Virginia has a humid subtropical climate. Winters in the area are mild, with temperatures rarely falling below freezing, while summers are hot and humid with average high temperatures reaching the upper 80s. The county receives 48 inches of precipitation a year, most of which falls during the summer months. Snowfall is relatively low but does occur from time to time. Albemarle County enjoys four distinct seasons each year and its mild climate makes it an ideal place to live.
Albemarle County, Virginia gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Albemarle County averages 14 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 Albemarle County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Albemarle County 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year