Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hot Springs, VA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 46.5"
- Annual precip
- 176d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hot Springs
Hot Springs, Virginia averages 51°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 46.5"
- annual precipitation · 25" snow
- 176 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
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
46.5"
Annual Snow
25.3"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.5"
Plus 25.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hot Springs) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Hot Springs area.
How Hot Springs compares to every U.S. city
Hot Springs's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Hot Springs
MethodologyZooming out from Hot Springs'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 | 40°F (4°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.6" | 8.0" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1" | 7.0" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3" | 4.6" | 19.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3" | 0.5" | 7.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 3.1" | 0.1" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4" | 0.6" | 18.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7" | 4.5" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.6"
Snow: 8.0"
10.5 days with precipitation
February 3.1"
Snow: 7.0"
9.5 days with precipitation
March 4.3"
Snow: 4.6"
11.3 days with precipitation
April 4.3"
Snow: 0.5"
12.6 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
14.3 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
12.3 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
12.5 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
11.0 days with precipitation
September 4.1"
9.4 days with precipitation
October 3.1"
Snow: 0.1"
8.8 days with precipitation
November 3.4"
Snow: 0.6"
8.9 days with precipitation
December 3.7"
Snow: 4.5"
10.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
176 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,491
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
576
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Hot Springs's climate means for you
Hot Springs runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 176 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,491 heating and 576 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: Hot Springs, VA
Hot Springs, Virginia runs an annual average of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 41°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00444128, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Hot Springs should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 46.5 inches, with 25.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 176 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 26 and the first fall freeze near October 19. And on the energy front, 5,491 heating degree days and 576 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hot Springs scores 59/100 (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 Hot Springs, VA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hot Springs, Virginia is 51°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Hot Springs get? ▼
Hot Springs receives 46.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 25.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hot Springs? ▼
Hot Springs has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Hot Springs? ▼
Hot Springs has approximately 176 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around October 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hot Springs? ▼
Hot Springs has 5,491 heating degree days and 576 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 Hot Springs climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00444128 near Hot Springs.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00444128. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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