Alexandria, VA 22305 has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures reaching the high 80s (Fahrenheit) combined with high humidity levels. Spring and Fall are generally mild and pleasant with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to low 70s. Winters are cold and damp, with temperatures usually staying in the 30s to mid-40s range. Alexandria receives around 45 inches of precipitation per year, from moderate snowfall in Winter to heavy rain showers in Summer.
Alexandria (zip 22305), Virginia gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Alexandria (zip 22305) averages 14 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Alexandria (zip 22305). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Alexandria (zip 22305) 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year