Northumberland County, VA Climate

Northumberland County, Virginia is known for its mild climate. The average temperature in the summer months is typically around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while in the winter it can dip below freezing. However, despite the occasional snowfall and cold temperatures, the long summers make up for any short-term chill. Rainfall tends to be moderate throughout the year, though snow accumulations over time can reach several inches. The humid subtropical climate of the region also contributes to a more temperate atmosphere with warm summers and cool winters. Northumberland County offers residents and visitors alike the chance to enjoy a mild climate all year round.

Northumberland County, Virginia gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Northumberland County averages 10 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 209 sunny days per year in Northumberland County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Northumberland County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 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 29
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 10 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

7.2 Summer - 6.2 Winter

May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Northumberland County, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

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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 Northumberland County with an average high temperature of 88.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Virginia. In Northumberland County, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Northumberland County are May, September and June.

In Northumberland County, there are 26.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Virginia.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Northumberland County with an average of 28.6°. This is warmer than most places in Virginia.

In Northumberland County, there are 71.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Virginia.

In Northumberland County, there are 0.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Virginia.

Humidity in Northumberland County can be uncomfortable during the summer, but comfortable for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are July, August and June. The humid season runs from June-September and the most comfortable months are October-May.

August is the wettest month in Northumberland County with 4.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.1 inches in Northumberland County means that it is wetter than most places in Virginia.

July is the rainiest month in Northumberland County with 10.4 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 7.8 rainy days. There are 112.9 rainy days annually in Northumberland County, which is less rainy than most places in Virginia. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 10.0 inches in Northumberland County means that it is less snowy than most places in Virginia. February is the snowiest month in Northumberland County with 3.9 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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