The Staunton-Waynesboro, VA Metro Area has a humid subtropical climate, which means that it experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters. The area receives an average of 45 inches of rain each year and has an average high temperature in the summer of around 87 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall is light but does occur each winter with an average snowfall of just over 12 inches annually. The area is also prone to occasional strong thunderstorms during the summer months, bringing gusty winds and heavy downpours of rain. All in all, the climate in Staunton-Waynesboro is warm and pleasant throughout much of the year.
Staunton-Waynesboro Metro Area, Virginia gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Staunton-Waynesboro Metro Area averages 22 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 212 sunny days per year in Staunton-Waynesboro Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Staunton-Waynesboro Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 116 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 22 inches of snow a year
BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX
The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the Staunton-Waynesboro metro area is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Virginia.
8.7 / 5.6
Summer / Winter
September, June and August are the most pleasant months in the Staunton-Waynesboro metro area, while January and February are the least comfortable months.