Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Floyd, VA Climate
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- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 163d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Floyd
Floyd, Virginia averages 51°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 163 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
62°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Floyd) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Floyd area.
How Floyd compares to every U.S. city
Floyd's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Floyd
MethodologyFloyd's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | N/A | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 35°F (1°C) | N/A | 22.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | N/A | 19.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 51°F (10°C) | N/A | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | N/A | 2.1 | 0.1 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | N/A | 8.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | N/A | 18.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | N/A | 25.8 | 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 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
163 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,424
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
480
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Floyd's climate means for you
Floyd runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 163 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,424 heating and 480 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: Floyd, VA
In Floyd, Virginia, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00443071, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Floyd should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs an uncharted amount, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 163 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 10. And on the energy front, 5,424 heating degree days and 480 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Floyd scores 49/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Floyd, VA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Floyd, Virginia is 51°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Floyd get? ▼
Floyd receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Floyd? ▼
Floyd has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Floyd? ▼
Floyd has approximately 163 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Floyd? ▼
Floyd has 5,424 heating degree days and 480 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 Floyd climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00443071 near Floyd.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00443071. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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