Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Free Union, VA Climate
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- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 46.8"
- Annual precip
- 188d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Free Union
Free Union, Virginia averages 55°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 46.8"
- annual precipitation · 11" snow
- 188 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
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
46.8"
Annual Snow
10.9"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.8"
Plus 10.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Free Union) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Free Union area.
How Free Union compares to every U.S. city
Free Union'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 Free Union
MethodologyFree Union'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 3.5" | 4.1" | 26.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8" | 3.1" | 23.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9" | 1.4" | 19.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 5.8 | 0.4 |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.8 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 2.1 | 0.4 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8" | 0.1" | 17.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6" | 2.2" | 23.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.5"
Snow: 4.1"
8.9 days with precipitation
February 2.8"
Snow: 3.1"
8.0 days with precipitation
March 3.9"
Snow: 1.4"
9.7 days with precipitation
April 3.3"
9.8 days with precipitation
May 4.3"
11.7 days with precipitation
June 4.8"
11.1 days with precipitation
July 4.5"
10.6 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
9.9 days with precipitation
September 5.1"
9.4 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
7.4 days with precipitation
November 3.8"
Snow: 0.1"
7.5 days with precipitation
December 3.6"
Snow: 2.2"
9.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
188 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,642
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
948
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Free Union's climate means for you
Free Union runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 188 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,642 heating and 948 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: Free Union, VA
Based on station USC00443213 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Free Union, Virginia averages 55°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Free Union should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 46.8 inches, with 10.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 188 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 19 and the first fall freeze near October 24. And on the energy front, 4,642 heating degree days and 948 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Free Union scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Free Union, VA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Free Union, Virginia is 55°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Free Union get? ▼
Free Union receives 46.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 10.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Free Union? ▼
Free Union 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 Free Union? ▼
Free Union has approximately 188 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 19 and the first fall freeze around October 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Free Union? ▼
Free Union has 4,642 heating degree days and 948 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 Free Union climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00443213 near Free Union.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00443213. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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