Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
FT Pickett, VA Climate
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- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 46.8"
- Annual precip
- 202d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for FT Pickett
FT Pickett, Virginia averages 58°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 46.8"
- annual precipitation · 3" snow
- 202 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
58°F (14°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
46.8"
Annual Snow
3.3"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.8"
Plus 3.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (FT Pickett) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the FT Pickett area.
How FT Pickett compares to every U.S. city
FT Pickett's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for FT Pickett
MethodologyZooming out from FT Pickett'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7" | 1.5" | 23.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9" | 0.6" | 21.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1" | 0.4" | 15.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 3.8 | 0.3 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.8 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.2 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.9 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 2.7 | 0.1 |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 13.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8" | 0.8" | 21.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.7"
Snow: 1.5"
9.1 days with precipitation
February 2.9"
Snow: 0.6"
8.1 days with precipitation
March 4.1"
Snow: 0.4"
9.2 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
8.8 days with precipitation
May 4.3"
10.4 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
9.0 days with precipitation
July 4.4"
9.5 days with precipitation
August 4.2"
8.5 days with precipitation
September 4.4"
7.9 days with precipitation
October 3.9"
7.6 days with precipitation
November 3.1"
7.8 days with precipitation
December 3.8"
Snow: 0.8"
9.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 30
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
202 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,014
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,354
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What FT Pickett's climate means for you
FT Pickett runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 202 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,014 heating and 1,354 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: FT Pickett, VA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe FT Pickett, Virginia as a location with an annual average temperature of 58°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 46°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00441322, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. FT Pickett sees about 46.8 inches of precipitation a year, with 3.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 202 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 11 and the first fall freeze near October 30. On the energy side, 4,014 heating degree days and 1,354 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, FT Pickett scores 83/100 (Excellent), 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 FT Pickett, VA? ▼
The average annual temperature in FT Pickett, Virginia is 58°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does FT Pickett get? ▼
FT Pickett receives 46.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 3.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for FT Pickett? ▼
FT Pickett has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in FT Pickett? ▼
FT Pickett has approximately 202 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 11 and the first fall freeze around October 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in FT Pickett? ▼
FT Pickett has 4,014 heating degree days and 1,354 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 FT Pickett climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00441322 near FT Pickett.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00441322. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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