Zip 20115 (Marshall, VA) Climate

In 2015, the climate in Marshall, VA was quite mild for most of the year. The average temperature for the year hovered around 65 degrees Fahrenheit, with lows dipping into the low 40s and highs reaching up to 80 degrees. On average, there were about 50 inches of precipitation throughout the year with mostly rain during the spring and summer months and occasional snowfall in the wintertime. Summers were typically sunny with clear skies while winters tended to be cloudy with bouts of rain or snow. Overall, Marshall had a pleasant climate in 2015 that allowed for enjoyable outdoor activities all year round.

Marshall (zip 20115), Virginia gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Marshall (zip 20115) averages 20 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Marshall (zip 20115). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Marshall (zip 20115) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 114 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 20 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 20115 zip code is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Virginia.

8.5 Summer - 5.7 Winter

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in the 20115 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Marshall, Virginia	United States
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	86.0°	85.8°
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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 the 20115 zip code with an average high temperature of 86.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Virginia. In the 20115 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 20115 zip code are September, May and June.

In the 20115 zip code, there are 20.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Virginia.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 20115 zip code with an average of 23.1°. This is colder than most places in Virginia.

In the 20115 zip code, there are 105.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Virginia.

In the 20115 zip code, there are 0.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Virginia.

The humidity is usually comfortable in the 20115 zip code but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.

May is the wettest month in the 20115 zip code with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 44.3 inches in the 20115 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Virginia.

May is the rainiest month in the 20115 zip code with 11.7 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.7 rainy days. There are 113.8 rainy days annually in the 20115 zip code, which is about average compared to other places in Virginia. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 20.3 inches in the 20115 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Virginia. January is the snowiest month in the 20115 zip code with 7.6 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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