Climate Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Elk Creek, VA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 53/100
- Comfort score
- 194d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Elk Creek
Elk Creek, Virginia averages 52°F a year and scores 53/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 26% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 53/100
- comfort score, milder than 26% of U.S. cities
- 194 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Elk Creek) 53.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Elk Creek area.
How Elk Creek compares to every U.S. city
Elk Creek's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
53 Top 74% higher than 26% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Elk Creek
MethodologyZooming out from Elk Creek's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | N/A | 20.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | N/A | 14.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | N/A | 16.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | N/A | 4.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 67°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 71°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 69°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 53°F (12°C) | N/A | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | N/A | 14.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | N/A | 17.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
194 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,175
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
474
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Elk Creek's climate means for you
Elk Creek runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 194 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,175 heating and 474 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: Elk Creek, VA
An annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 43°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Elk Creek, Virginia. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00442730 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Elk Creek averages an uncharted amount of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 194 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 16 and the first fall freeze near October 27. Turning to energy use, 5,175 heating degree days and 474 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Elk Creek scores 53/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Elk Creek, VA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Elk Creek, Virginia is 52°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Elk Creek get? ▼
Elk Creek receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Elk Creek? ▼
Elk Creek has a climate comfort score of 53/100 (Moderate), milder than 26% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Elk Creek? ▼
Elk Creek has approximately 194 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 16 and the first fall freeze around October 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Elk Creek? ▼
Elk Creek has 5,175 heating degree days and 474 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 Elk Creek climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00442730 near Elk Creek.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00442730. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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