Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Copper Hill, VA Climate
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- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 49.9"
- Annual precip
- 187d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Copper Hill
Copper Hill, Virginia averages 51°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 49.9"
- annual precipitation · 18" snow
- 187 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
49.9"
Annual Snow
18.4"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.9"
Plus 18.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Copper Hill) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Copper Hill area.
How Copper Hill compares to every U.S. city
Copper Hill's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Copper Hill
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Copper Hill captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 3.6" | 5.3" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9" | 5.4" | 20.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9" | 3.0" | 17.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2" | 0.6" | 5.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6" | 0.4" | 14.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6" | 3.7" | 20.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.6"
Snow: 5.3"
10.7 days with precipitation
February 2.9"
Snow: 5.4"
9.6 days with precipitation
March 3.9"
Snow: 3.0"
11.2 days with precipitation
April 4.2"
Snow: 0.6"
11.7 days with precipitation
May 5.1"
13.7 days with precipitation
June 5.4"
13.4 days with precipitation
July 4.4"
12.4 days with precipitation
August 4.4"
12.3 days with precipitation
September 5.4"
10.1 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
9.3 days with precipitation
November 3.6"
Snow: 0.4"
8.9 days with precipitation
December 3.6"
Snow: 3.7"
10.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
187 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,480
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
488
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Copper Hill's climate means for you
Copper Hill runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 187 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,480 heating and 488 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Copper Hill, VA
In Copper Hill, Virginia, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 42°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00441999, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Copper Hill sees about 49.9 inches of precipitation a year, with 18.4 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 187 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 21 and the first fall freeze near October 25. On the energy side, 5,480 heating degree days and 488 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Copper Hill scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Copper Hill, VA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Copper Hill, Virginia is 51°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Copper Hill get? ▼
Copper Hill receives 49.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 18.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Copper Hill? ▼
Copper Hill has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Copper Hill? ▼
Copper Hill has approximately 187 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 21 and the first fall freeze around October 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Copper Hill? ▼
Copper Hill has 5,480 heating degree days and 488 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Copper Hill climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00441999 near Copper Hill.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00441999. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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