Fauquier County, VA has a temperate climate year-round with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures usually reaching the mid to high 80s Fahrenheit during the day, while winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures typically in the low 30s Fahrenheit during the day. Spring and autumn months bring milder conditions, with generally comfortable weather. The county receives more than forty inches of rainfall every year, which helps keep it green and lush. With its temperate climate, Fauquier County is suitable for many outdoor activities throughout the year.
Fauquier County, Virginia gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fauquier County averages 19 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Fauquier County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fauquier County 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 19 inches of snow a year