Climate Comfort Score
74/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Martinsville Fltr Plt, VA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 74/100
- Comfort score
- 47.4"
- Annual precip
- 180d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Martinsville Fltr Plt
Martinsville Fltr Plt, Virginia averages 56°F a year and scores 74/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 71% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 74/100
- comfort score, milder than 71% of U.S. cities
- 47.4"
- annual precipitation · 9" snow
- 180 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
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
47.4"
Annual Snow
9.4"
Comfort Score
74/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
47.4"
Plus 9.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Martinsville Fltr Plt) 74.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Martinsville Fltr Plt area.
How Martinsville Fltr Plt compares to every U.S. city
Martinsville Fltr Plt's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
74 Top 29% higher than 71% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Martinsville Fltr Plt
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Martinsville Fltr Plt captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 48°F (9°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8" | 3.3" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0" | 2.4" | 22.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1" | 1.7" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 6.8 | 0.2 |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.7 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.6 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 4.6 | 0.1 |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 18.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7" | 2.0" | 24.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.8"
Snow: 3.3"
9.5 days with precipitation
February 3.0"
Snow: 2.4"
9.1 days with precipitation
March 4.1"
Snow: 1.7"
10.5 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
9.7 days with precipitation
May 4.5"
12.0 days with precipitation
June 4.4"
11.3 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
11.7 days with precipitation
August 4.2"
9.8 days with precipitation
September 5.1"
9.0 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
8.0 days with precipitation
November 3.3"
8.2 days with precipitation
December 3.7"
Snow: 2.0"
9.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
180 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,342
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,085
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Martinsville Fltr Plt's climate means for you
Martinsville Fltr Plt runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 180 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,342 heating and 1,085 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: Martinsville Fltr Plt, VA
Based on station USC00445300 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Martinsville Fltr Plt, Virginia averages 56°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°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.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Martinsville Fltr Plt receives roughly 47.4 inches of precipitation each year, with 9.4 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 180 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 24 and the first fall freeze near October 21. For energy use, 4,342 heating degree days and 1,085 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Martinsville Fltr Plt scores 74/100 (Good), 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 Martinsville Fltr Plt, VA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Martinsville Fltr Plt, Virginia is 56°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Martinsville Fltr Plt get? ▼
Martinsville Fltr Plt receives 47.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 9.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Martinsville Fltr Plt? ▼
Martinsville Fltr Plt has a climate comfort score of 74/100 (Good), milder than 71% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Martinsville Fltr Plt? ▼
Martinsville Fltr Plt has approximately 180 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 24 and the first fall freeze around October 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Martinsville Fltr Plt? ▼
Martinsville Fltr Plt has 4,342 heating degree days and 1,085 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 Martinsville Fltr Plt climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00445300 near Martinsville Fltr Plt.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00445300. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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