Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Mill Gap, VA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 45.3"
- Annual precip
- 144d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Mill Gap
Mill Gap, Virginia averages 48°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 45.3"
- annual precipitation · 34" snow
- 144 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
45.3"
Annual Snow
33.7"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
45.3"
Plus 33.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Mill Gap) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Mill Gap area.
How Mill Gap compares to every U.S. city
Mill Gap'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 Mill Gap
MethodologyZooming out from Mill Gap'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 | 39°F (4°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3" | 8.2" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9" | 8.6" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9" | 7.5" | 24.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2" | 0.7" | 14.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0" | 0.1" | 11.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0" | 1.5" | 22.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 3.6" | 7.1" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.3"
Snow: 8.2"
11.8 days with precipitation
February 2.9"
Snow: 8.6"
10.6 days with precipitation
March 3.9"
Snow: 7.5"
12.2 days with precipitation
April 4.2"
Snow: 0.7"
12.8 days with precipitation
May 4.8"
14.5 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
12.2 days with precipitation
July 4.3"
12.5 days with precipitation
August 3.7"
11.6 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
9.1 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
Snow: 0.1"
8.9 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
Snow: 1.5"
8.8 days with precipitation
December 3.6"
Snow: 7.1"
11.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
144 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,397
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
284
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Mill Gap's climate means for you
Mill Gap runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 144 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,397 heating and 284 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: Mill Gap, VA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Mill Gap, Virginia as a location with an annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 35°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00445595, 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. Mill Gap sees about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year, with 33.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 144 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 12 and the first fall freeze near October 3. On the energy side, 6,397 heating degree days and 284 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Mill Gap scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Mill Gap, VA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Mill Gap, Virginia is 48°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Mill Gap get? ▼
Mill Gap receives 45.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 33.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Mill Gap? ▼
Mill Gap 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 Mill Gap? ▼
Mill Gap has approximately 144 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 12 and the first fall freeze around October 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Mill Gap? ▼
Mill Gap has 6,397 heating degree days and 284 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 Mill Gap climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00445595 near Mill Gap.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00445595. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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