Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Nora, VA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 47.7"
- Annual precip
- 201d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Nora
Nora, Virginia averages 53°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 47.7"
- annual precipitation · 38" snow
- 201 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
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
47.7"
Annual Snow
38.3"
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
47.7"
Plus 38.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Nora) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Nora area.
How Nora compares to every U.S. city
Nora's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Nora
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Nora, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 (5°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 3.6" | 11.2" | 23.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7" | 8.7" | 19.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5" | 5.9" | 14.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1" | 0.5" | 4.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8" | 1.1" | 1.8 | 0.1 |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9" | 2.1" | 11.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9" | 8.8" | 18.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.6"
Snow: 11.2"
16.0 days with precipitation
February 3.7"
Snow: 8.7"
14.6 days with precipitation
March 4.5"
Snow: 5.9"
13.8 days with precipitation
April 4.1"
Snow: 0.5"
11.9 days with precipitation
May 4.5"
13.9 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
13.5 days with precipitation
July 5.1"
14.7 days with precipitation
August 4.2"
12.4 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
10.2 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
Snow: 1.1"
10.9 days with precipitation
November 2.9"
Snow: 2.1"
11.2 days with precipitation
December 3.9"
Snow: 8.8"
14.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
201 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,943
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
757
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Nora's climate means for you
Nora runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 201 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,943 heating and 757 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: Nora, VA
In Nora, Virginia, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 45°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00446125, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Nora sees about 47.7 inches of precipitation a year, with 38.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 201 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 14 and the first fall freeze near November 1. On the energy side, 4,943 heating degree days and 757 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Nora scores 63/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Nora, VA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Nora, Virginia is 53°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Nora get? ▼
Nora receives 47.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 38.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Nora? ▼
Nora has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Nora? ▼
Nora has approximately 201 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 14 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Nora? ▼
Nora has 4,943 heating degree days and 757 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 Nora climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00446125 near Nora.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00446125. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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