Franklin, VA County has a humid subtropical climate. Summers in the area are typically hot and humid, with temperatures averaging in the mid-80s and occasionally reaching the mid-90s. Winters in Franklin are mild, with average temperatures ranging from the low 40s to upper 50s. Annual precipitation averages around 44 inches, although this number can vary greatly from year to year. There can be an occasional snowfall, but usually only during the coldest months of January and February.
Franklin County, Virginia gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Franklin County averages 11 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Franklin County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Franklin County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 112 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 25
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 11 inches of snow a year