Staunton City, VA County has a mild climate that is largely influenced by its location between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Coastal Plain. Summers tend to be hot and humid, with average high temperatures in the mid-80s Fahrenheit (29-31 Celsius). Winters are generally cold with temperatures ranging from an average low of around 20 degrees Fahrenheit (-7 Celsius) up to 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 Celsius). The area sees an average of 45 inches (114 cm) of precipitation each year, with most of this falling in the form of rain during summer months. Snowfall is rare but does occur occasionally. In general Staunton City enjoys a temperate climate throughout the year with only small variations due to elevation changes.
Staunton City County, Virginia gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Staunton City County averages 21 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Staunton City County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Staunton City County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 117 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 21 inches of snow a year