Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hopewell, VA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 50.1"
- Annual precip
- 220d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hopewell
Hopewell, Virginia averages 61°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 61°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 50.1"
- annual precipitation · 4" snow
- 220 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
61°F (16°C)
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
50.1"
Annual Snow
3.5"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
50.1"
Plus 3.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hopewell) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Hopewell area.
How Hopewell compares to every U.S. city
Hopewell'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 Hopewell
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Hopewell's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 50°F (10°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5" | 2.1" | 16.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0" | 1.0" | 13.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 7.2 | 0.1 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.7 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.0 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.2 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 6.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8" | 0.4" | 13.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.5"
Snow: 2.1"
9.9 days with precipitation
February 3.0"
Snow: 1.0"
9.3 days with precipitation
March 4.0"
10.6 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
10.4 days with precipitation
May 4.3"
10.6 days with precipitation
June 4.6"
10.4 days with precipitation
July 5.2"
10.7 days with precipitation
August 5.6"
9.4 days with precipitation
September 5.2"
8.6 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
8.4 days with precipitation
November 3.4"
8.3 days with precipitation
December 3.8"
Snow: 0.4"
10.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 31
50% probability date
Growing Season
220 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,260
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,741
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Hopewell's climate means for you
Hopewell runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 220 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,260 heating and 1,741 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: Hopewell, VA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Hopewell, Virginia as a location with an annual average temperature of 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 51°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00444101, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Hopewell receives roughly 50.1 inches of precipitation each year, with 3.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 220 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 31 and the first fall freeze near November 6. For energy use, 3,260 heating degree days and 1,741 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hopewell scores 83/100 (Excellent), 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 Hopewell, VA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hopewell, Virginia is 61°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (0°C).
How much rain does Hopewell get? ▼
Hopewell receives 50.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 3.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hopewell? ▼
Hopewell 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 Hopewell? ▼
Hopewell has approximately 220 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 31 and the first fall freeze around November 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hopewell? ▼
Hopewell has 3,260 heating degree days and 1,741 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Hopewell climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00444101 near Hopewell.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00444101. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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